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 Drutojan Express (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Drutojan (দ্রুতযান) translates to 'Swift / High-Speed Vehicle', providing fast, dependable express transit between North Bengal and Dhaka.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:'দ্রুতযান' শব্দের অর্থ দ্রুতগামী বাহ ন। পঞ্চগড় ও দিনাজপুরের সাথে ঢাকার দ্রুতগতির রেল যোগাযোগ নিশ্চিত করতে এই ট্রেনের নাম দ্রুতযান রাখা হয়েছে।
Drutojan Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~507 km (315 miles). It connects origin Dhaka with destination Panchagarh in approximately 10h 25m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Drutojan Express Ticket Price (Dhaka to Panchagarh)
Official BR rates calculated for ~507 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Drutojan Express (757). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳466 to ৳513
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Layout: 2x2 or 2x3 cushioned bucket seat with window curtain
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 EngineFront Head (সামনে)
লোকোমোটিভ ইঞ্জিন • N/A
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Power Car & Guard VanAdjacent to Engine
পাওয়ার কার ও গার্ড ভ্যান • Utility / Luggage
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
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
Drutojan Express Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Drutojan Express (757) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Drutojan Express (#758) 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.
Popular Boarding Points & Junctions • স্টপেজ চেক
Does Drutojan Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Dhaka–Panchagarh
Check whether Drutojan Express halts at prominent railway junction stations on its corridor. Passengers can board or alight at any station listed with scheduled arrival and halt times:
Dhaka Airport
ঢাকা বিমানবন্দর
Arrival: 21:08 (5m halt)
Stops
Joydebpur
জয়দেবপুর জংশন
Arrival: 21:36 (2m halt)
Stops
Santahar
সান্তাহার জংশন
Arrival: 01:45 (15m halt)
Stops
Parbatipur
পার্বতীপুর জংশন
Arrival: 03:50 (20m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Drutojan Express (757) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 23 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Where is Drutojan Express (757) right now? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Drutojan Express (757) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Panchagarh at 07:10 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Drutojan Express? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Drutojan Express (757) departs Dhaka at 20:45 BST and reaches Panchagarh at 07:10 BST. Total estimated travel time is 10h 25m covering approximately 507 km with scheduled halts across 23 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Drutojan Express? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Drutojan Express (757) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Drutojan Express (Dhaka to Panchagarh)? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Drutojan Express between Dhaka and Panchagarh are: Shovon Chair: ৳466–৳513, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳1079–৳1165, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳1312–৳1417, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳2003–৳2163. 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 Drutojan Express? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Drutojan Express has 23 scheduled stoppages along the Dhaka to Panchagarh rail corridor. Major boarding points include Dhaka, Dhaka Airport, Joydebpur, Tangail, Ibrahimabad, Jamtoil. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Drutojan Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
How can I track Drutojan Express live via SMS using code 16318? (দ্রুতযান এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 757" 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 Drutojan Express?▾
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.
