Upaban Express
 Passengers waiting for Dhaka-bound intercity train Upaban Express at Sylhet railway station | |
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Intercity Rail in Bangladesh |
| Status | Operating |
| Locale | Bangladesh |
| First service | 4 May 1988, 28 years ago |
| Current operator | Bangladesh Railway |
| Website | https://railway.gov.bd |
| Route | |
| Termini | Kamalapur Railway Station Sylhet Railway Station |
| Stops | 11 stations |
| Distance travelled | 319 kilometres (198 miles) |
| Average journey time | 7 hours |
| Service frequency | 6 days a week |
| Train number | 739/740 |
| On-board services | |
| Classes | AC Sleeper, AC Chair, Shovan Chair |
| Seating arrangements | Yes |
| Sleeping arrangements | Yes |
| Catering facilities | Yes |
| Entertainment facilities | Yes |
| Baggage facilities | Overhead racks and a dedicated Baggage car |
| Other facilities | Wi-Fi and Charging Socket |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock |
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| Track gauge | 1,000 mm (3 ft 3+3⁄8 in) |
| Electrification | No |
| Operating speed | 70KM/H or 43MPH |
| Average length | 14/28 |
| Track owner | Bangladesh Railway |
| Rake sharing | Jayantika Express |
Upaban Express (Bengali: উপবন এক্সপ্রেস) is an intercity train running from Dhaka to Sylhet under Bangladesh Railway. Upaban Express was inaugurated on 4 May 1988. Three other intercity trains, Parabat Express, Jayantika Express and Kalni Express run on this route.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Schedule
[edit](Bangladesh Railway's schedule is variable. The following schedule is in accordance with the 52nd schedule of Bangladesh Railway, which is effective from 10 January 2020.)[7]
Stopover
[edit](In some cases, the journey of a train may be changed by Bangladesh Railway. The following list is valid till 2025.)[8]
- Dhaka Airport Railway Station
- Narsingdi
- Bhairab Bazar Junction
- Azampur Railway Station
- Shaistaganj
- Srimangal
- Bhanugach
- Shamsernagar
- Kulaura Junction
- Baramchal
- Maizgaon
Accident
[edit]On 24 June 2019, on its way to Dhaka from Sylhet, Upaban Express had an accident at Baramchal, Moulvibazar, in which at least 4 people were killed and many got injured. In this incident, the railway communication between Sylhet and Dhaka was cut off for about 24 hours.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ↑ নতুন কোচ যুক্ত হলো জয়ন্তিকা ও উপবন এক্সপ্রেসে. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ ঢাকা-সিলেট রুটে নতুন কোচে জয়ন্তিকা ও উপবন এক্সপ্রেস. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ সিলেট-ঢাকা রুটে নামলো জয়ন্তিকা-উপবন. banglanews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ উপবন এক্সপ্রেস লাইনচ্যুত, সিলেটের সঙ্গে রেল যোগাযোগ বন্ধ. Samakal (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ উপবন এক্সপ্রেস লাইনচ্যুত : তদন্ত কমিটি গঠন. jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ নতুন কোচ দিয়ে যাত্রা শুরু জয়ন্তিকা ও উপবন এক্সপ্রেসের. Barta24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ "Sylhet Train Schedules". Bangladesh Railway (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ "Upaban Express". Train Jatri. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
- ↑ Khan, Kamal Joha (24 June 2019). উপবন এক্সপ্রেস দুর্ঘটনায় তদন্ত কমিটি. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ↑ কুলাউড়ায় দুর্ঘটনায় উপবন এক্সপ্রেস, নিহত ৪. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 18 February 2021.