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 Kanchan (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Parbatipur Jn to Panchagarh rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Parbatipur Jn এবং Panchagarh-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Kanchan operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~182 km (113 miles). It connects origin Parbatipur Jn with destination Panchagarh in approximately 4h 20m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Kanchan Ticket Price (Parbatipur Jn to Panchagarh)
Official BR rates calculated for ~182 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Kanchan (41). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳82 to ৳94
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
৳137 to ৳151
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
Kanchan Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Kanchan (41) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Kanchan (#42) 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
Kanchan (41) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
Parbatipur JnOrigin
পার্বতীপুর জং
—
07:40
Terminal
Passed
PanchagarhDestination
পঞ্চগড়
12:00
—
Terminal
Passed
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Kanchan (41) right now? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার এখন কোথায়?)▾
Kanchan (41) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Panchagarh at 12:00 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Kanchan? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার এর সময়সূচী)▾
Kanchan (41) departs Parbatipur Jn at 07:40 BST and reaches Panchagarh at 12:00 BST. Total estimated travel time is 4h 20m covering approximately 182 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Kanchan? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Kanchan (41) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Kanchan (Parbatipur Jn to Panchagarh)? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Kanchan between Parbatipur Jn and Panchagarh are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳82–৳94, Shovon Chair: ৳137–৳151. 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 Kanchan? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Kanchan has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Parbatipur Jn to Panchagarh rail corridor. Major boarding points include Parbatipur Jn, Panchagarh. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Kanchan stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Kanchan stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Kanchan live via SMS using code 16318? (কাঞ্চন কমিউটার ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 41" 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 Kanchan?▾
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.
