Online Report

The long-awaited dream of Khulna residents was fulfilled on Tuesday through the launching of Khulna-Dhaka train services via the Padma Bridge.

‘Jahanabad Express’ left Khulna Railway Station for the first time at 6AM with an expected arrival time of 9:45AM at Dhaka Railway Station.

Passengers can now travel to Dhaka from Khulna now only in four hours.

The ticket fare is fixed lowest Tk 445 to highest Tk 1330 from Khulna to Dhaka.

In a press release on Monday (December 23), the Ministry of Railways said that advance ticket sales for these two trains started last Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online and from the counters at designated stations.

Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Railways, inaugurated the service at Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital this morning.

“The number of trains on this route will be increased gradually. It may take six months,” said Bangladesh Railway secretary general Afzal Hossain.

With the launch of two passenger trains-the Jahanabad Express (Khulna-Dhaka-Khulna) and the Ruposhi Bangla Express (Benapole-Dhaka-Benapole)-train journey in the region is now faster and more efficient.

Train Schedules

The Jahanabad Express (Train No. 825) departs Khulna at 6AM and arrives in Dhaka at 9AM. On its return journey, Train No. 826 departs Dhaka at 8PM and reaches Khulna at 11:40PM. Along the way, it stops at Noapara, Singia Junction, Lohagora, Kashiani Junction, and Bhanga Junction stations.

Similarly, the Ruposhi Bangla Express (Train No. 828) departs Dhaka at 10:45 AM and reaches Benapole at 2:30 PM. On its return, Train No. 827 departs Benapole at 3:30 PM and arrives in Dhaka at 7:10 PM, with stops at Jessore Junction, Narail, Kashiani Junction, and Bhanga Junction.

Both trains are equipped with 12 coaches, accommodating 768 passengers, a weekly break on Monday.