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.
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Service Overview & Background
About Dolonchapa Express (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Eastern Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Eastern Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Panchagarh to Santahar Jn rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Eastern অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Panchagarh এবং Santahar Jn-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Dolonchapa Express operates under the Eastern administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~431 km (268 miles). It connects origin Panchagarh with destination Santahar Jn in approximately 10h 15m.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Dolonchapa Express Ticket Price (Panchagarh to Santahar Jn)
Official BR rates calculated for ~431 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Dolonchapa Express (768). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
S_CHAIRশোভন চেয়ার
Shovon Chair
৳397 to ৳437
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
Dolonchapa Express Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Dolonchapa Express (768) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Dolonchapa Express (#767) 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 Dolonchapa Express Stop at Your Station?
Key junction stops along Panchagarh–Santahar Jn
Check whether Dolonchapa 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:
Parbatipur
পার্বতীপুর জংশন
Arrival: 09:15 (25m halt)
Stops
All Station Stoppages & Timetable • সম্পূর্ণ স্টপেজ
Dolonchapa Express (768) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 12 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
PanchagarhOrigin
পঞ্চগড়
—
06:00
Terminal
Passed
Nayoni Buruj
নয়নী বুরুজ
06:10
06:12
2m halt
Passed
Kismat
কিসমত
06:21
06:23
2m halt
Passed
Ruhia
রুহিয়া
06:33
06:35
2m halt
Passed
Thakurgaon Road
ঠাকুরগাঁও রোড
06:49
06:51
2m halt
Passed
Bhomradah
Bhomradah
07:13
07:15
2m halt
Passed
Pirganj
পীরগঞ্জ
07:25
07:27
2m halt
Passed
Setabganj
সেতাবগঞ্জ
07:43
07:46
3m halt
Passed
Dinajpur
দিনাজপুর
08:21
08:31
10m halt
Passed
Chirirbandar
চিরিরবন্দর
08:50
08:52
2m halt
Passed
Parbatipur
পার্বতীপুর
09:15
09:40
25m halt
Passed
KholahatiDestination
খোলাহাটি
09:52
09:54
2m halt
Passed
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dolonchapa Express
Where is Dolonchapa Express (768) right now? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Dolonchapa Express (768) has completed today's journey, arriving at destination Santahar Jn at 16:15 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Dolonchapa Express? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Dolonchapa Express (768) departs Panchagarh at 06:00 BST and reaches Santahar Jn at 16:15 BST. Total estimated travel time is 10h 15m covering approximately 431 km with scheduled halts across 12 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Dolonchapa Express? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Dolonchapa Express (768) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Dolonchapa Express (Panchagarh to Santahar Jn)? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Dolonchapa Express between Panchagarh and Santahar Jn are: Shovon Chair: ৳397–৳437, Snigdha (AC Chair): ৳917–৳990, AC Seat (Cabin): ৳1115–৳1204, AC Berth (Sleeper): ৳1710–৳1847. 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 Dolonchapa Express? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Dolonchapa Express has 12 scheduled stoppages along the Panchagarh to Santahar Jn rail corridor. Major boarding points include Panchagarh, Nayoni Buruj, Kismat, Ruhia, Thakurgaon Road, Bhomradah. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Dolonchapa Express stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Dolonchapa Express stops at: Parbatipur (09:15).
How can I track Dolonchapa Express live via SMS using code 16318? (দোলনচাঁপা এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 768" 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 Dolonchapa 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.
