Train in Transit: Between Rajshahi and Parbatipur Jn
Off Day: Daily
Rajshahi(11:45)
59% Completed (~347 km total)
(20:00)Parbatipur Jn
Origin: RajshahiNext Stop: Parbatipur Jn (ETA ~203m)Destination: Parbatipur Jn
Estimated Speed
~50 km/h
Nearest / Next Station
Parbatipur Jn
Next Station ETA
in ~203m
Punctuality Rating
100% On-Time
Official Bangladesh Railway Service • এসএমএস কোড
Track Uttara (31) Live via 16318 SMS
Bangladesh Railway trains are equipped with onboard satellite transponders. To receive the official real-time GPS coordinates and delay update directly to your phone, send an SMS with the train code below to 16318.
Universal operator support: Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk.Official fee: ৳4.00 + applicable government VAT per SMS.
Service Overview & Background
About Uttara (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Rajshahi to Parbatipur Jn rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Rajshahi এবং Parbatipur Jn-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Uttara operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~347 km (216 miles). It connects origin Rajshahi with destination Parbatipur Jn in approximately 8h 15m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Uttara Ticket Price (Rajshahi to Parbatipur Jn)
Official BR rates calculated for ~347 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Uttara (31). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳156 to ৳179
Economic regular seating for daily commuters and short to medium distance inter-district journeys.
Layout: Bench style open non-AC seating
Budget FriendlyFrequent StoppagesGeneral Class
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳260 to ৳286
Reserved seating with designated coach and seat numbers for comfortable commuting.
Layout: Individual reserved non-AC seat
Reserved SeatFan CooledEconomical
How to Book Online Tickets (ই-টিকিট বুকিং নিয়মাবলী)
Bangladesh Railway rakes are arranged sequentially from the locomotive to the rear brake van. Coaches are designated with Bengali alphabet letters (ক, খ, গ, ঘ, ঙ, চ, ছ, জ, ঝ...). Review the typical coach layout below before boarding:
Locomotive
→
Power Car (বিদ্যুৎ)
→
Shovon Chair (ক-ঘ)
→
Pantry / Meal (ঙ)
→
Snigdha AC (চ-ছ)
→
AC Cabin / Berth (জ-ঝ)
→
Guard Van (ব্রেক)
Locomotive & Power CarFront / Rear
ইঞ্জিন ও পাওয়ার কার • N/A
Provides diesel-electric traction and onboard electricity generation.
Shulov / Shovon CoachesKa to Jha (ক - ঝ)
সুলভ ও শোভন বগি • 70-80 Seats
Open non-AC seating for daily regional passengers.
Brake Van & Luggage CarRear (পেছনে)
ব্রেক ভ্যান ও লাগেজ বগি • Guard Station
Carries parcels, bicycles, and heavy passenger luggage.
Seat Plan Tip: In Shovon Chair coaches, seats 1–30 are typically in the forward half, with window seats ending in odd/even pairs depending on the coach manufacturer (CRRC vs PT INKA). In AC Cabins, cabins 'Ka' through 'Gha' offer lockable 4-berth or 2-berth arrangements. Explore our detailed Bangladesh Railway seat plan & coach layout guide.
Operating Days & Holiday • সাপ্তাহিক বন্ধ
Uttara Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Uttara (31) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Uttara (#32) has its weekly off day on Daily.
SatশনিবারRuns
SunরবিবারRuns
MonসোমবারRuns
Tueমঙ্গলবারRuns
WedবুধবারRuns
Thuবৃহস্পতিবারRuns
Friশুক্রবারRuns
Passenger Alert: During special government Eid holidays or national festival rush, Bangladesh Railway often suspends weekly off-days and runs special services. Check official BR notices before festival travel.
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Uttara (31) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
RajshahiOrigin
রাজশাহী
—
11:45
Terminal
Passed
Parbatipur JnDestination
পার্বতীপুর জং
20:00
—
Terminal
Current Stop
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Uttara (31) right now? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Uttara (31) is currently in transit between Rajshahi and Parbatipur Jn, running at approximately 50 km/h with roughly 59% of its journey completed. Next halt is Parbatipur Jn with an estimated arrival in ~203 minutes.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Uttara? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Uttara (31) departs Rajshahi at 11:45 BST and reaches Parbatipur Jn at 20:00 BST. Total estimated travel time is 8h 15m covering approximately 347 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Uttara? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Uttara (31) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Uttara (Rajshahi to Parbatipur Jn)? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Uttara between Rajshahi and Parbatipur Jn are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳156–৳179, Shovon Chair: ৳260–৳286. These rates include base track distance fare and 15% VAT on air-conditioned seating. Fares may vary slightly depending on boarding station.
What are all the stoppage stations for Uttara? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Uttara has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Rajshahi to Parbatipur Jn rail corridor. Major boarding points include Rajshahi, Parbatipur Jn. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Uttara stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Uttara stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Uttara live via SMS using code 16318? (উত্তরা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 31" to 16318 from any Bangladeshi mobile SIM (Grameenphone, Banglalink, Robi, Airtel, Teletalk). Universal operator charge is ৳4.00 + VAT.
How do I book online tickets and check seat plan for Uttara?▾
Official online ticket booking is available on the Bangladesh Railway portal (eticket.railway.gov.bd) and the "Rail Sheba" app. Tickets open 10 days in advance at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) / 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone). Up to 4 tickets can be booked per registered NID.
