Bangladesh Railway Routes and Train Number

The train Number plays a crucial role when booking tickets online. Since multiple trains operate on the same route throughout the day, verifying the train number is essential to avoid any booking mistakes. Additionally, this number is required to check station digital display boards and track live train tracking. Below, we have provided the comprehensive Bangladesh Railway Routes and Train Number list.

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Major Routes and Train Numbers List

Below is a list of some of the busiest routes in Bangladesh along with the names and numbers of popular intercity trains operating on them:

Train Route	Train No.	Train Code	Train Name
Dhaka – Chattogram	701	Subarna	Suborno Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	702	Subarna	Suborno Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	703	GodhuliU	Godhuli Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	704	ProvatiU	Provati Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	721	MohanagarU	Mohanagar Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	722	MohanagarD	Mohanagar Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	741	TurnaU	Turna Express
Dhaka – Chattogram	742	TurnaD	Turna Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	709	Para	Parabat Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	710	Para	Parabat Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	717	JoyantiU	Joyontika Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	718	JoyantiD	Joyontika Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	739	UpabanU	Upaban Express
Dhaka – Sylhet	740	UpabanD	Upaban Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	773	Panchagarh	Panchagarh Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	774	Panchagarh	Panchagarh Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	805	Ekota	Ekota Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	806	Ekota	Ekota Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	757	Druta	Drutojan Express
Dhaka – Dinajpur	758	Druta	Drutojan Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	753	Silk	Silk City Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	754	Silk	Silk City Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	759	Padma	Padma Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	760	Padma	Padma Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	769	Dhum	Dhumketu Express
Dhaka – Rajshahi	770	Dhum	Dhumketu Express
Dhaka – Khulna	725	Sundar	Sundarbans Express
Dhaka – Khulna	726	Sundar	Sundarbans Express
Chattogram – Sylhet	719	PaharikaU	Paharika Express
Chattogram – Sylhet	720	PaharikaD	Paharika Express
Dhaka – Noakhali	723	UdayanU	Udayan Express
Dhaka – Noakhali	724	UdayanD	Udayan Express
Dhaka Cantt – Kolkata	3107	Moitree	Maitree Express
Dhaka Cantt – Kolkata	3108	Moitree	Maitree Express
Dhaka Cantt – Kolkata	3109	Moitree	Maitree Express
Dhaka Cantt – Kolkata	3110	Moitree	Maitree Express

The Bangladesh Railway Route Network

Based on geographical location and river courses, the Bangladesh Railway route network is primarily divided into two main zones:

Eastern Zone: This zone covers Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Mymensingh, and Noakhali regions. The eastern zone manages the entire rail network on the east side of the Jamuna River, with its headquarters located in Chittagong.
Western Zone: This zone includes Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, and the districts bordering West Bengal (India). The Bangabandhu Jamuna Bridge and the Hardinge Bridge over the Padma River serve as vital links connecting these two zones. Its headquarters is located in Rajshahi.

Currently, around 44 districts in Bangladesh are connected to the railway network. Especially after the launch of the landmark Padma Bridge Rail Link project, the distance and travel time between Dhaka and the southwestern districts have been drastically reduced.

Train Number: The Identity and Direction of a Train

In Bangladesh Railway, every train is assigned a specific train number. By looking at this number, one can easily decipher the route, direction, and destination of the train.

According to railway regulations, a specific numbering pattern is generally followed:

Odd Numbers: When a train is heading towards the capital, Dhaka (inbound), it is assigned an odd number (e.g., 701, 703).
Even Numbers: When a train departs from Dhaka towards another destination (outbound), it is assigned an even number (e.g., 702, 704).

Conclusion

With continuous modernization, Bangladesh Railway routes are expanding rapidly. The introduction of the Cox’s Bazar route and the addition of state-of-the-art high-speed coaches have made train travel more enjoyable than ever. As a conscious passenger, keeping a clear idea of your travel route and the specific “train number” will save you time and make your journey entirely hassle-free and comfortable.