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The Rupsha Express (Train No. 727/728) is a train that runs from Chilahati, in Southwestern Bengal, to Khulna, in North Bengal. It is operated by Bangladesh Railway. Another train, the Simanta Express, also travels this route.[1]

Rupsha Express
Overview
Service type	Intercity
Status	Active
First service	5 May 1986
Current operator(s)	Bangladesh Railway
Route
Termini	Khulna Railway Station Chilahati Railway Station
Stops	20
Distance travelled	446 kilometres (277 miles)
Average journey time	10 hours
Service frequency	6 days per week (off Thursday)
Train number(s)	727-728
On-board services
Seating arrangements	Yes
Sleeping arrangements	Yes
Catering facilities	Yes
Entertainment facilities	Yes
Technical
Track gauge	Broadgauge

Routes

The train route from Chilahati to Khulna is the longest route in Bangladesh. It was launched on 5 May 1986.

Timing

The train runs from Chilahati daily, departing at 8:00 am and reaching Khulna at 5:40 pm.[2] It leaves Khulna at 7:25 am daily and reaches Chilahati at 5:00 pm.

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