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 Kurigram Shuttle (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস)
Division: Western Zone
Operated by Bangladesh Railway under the Western Division, providing high-reliability intercity transit along the Lalmonirhat to Kurigram rail corridor.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:বাংলাদেশ রেলওয়ের Western অঞ্চলের অধীনে পরিচালিত এই ট্রেনটি Lalmonirhat এবং Kurigram-এর মধ্যে একটি নির্ভরযোগ্য ও গুরুত্বপূর্ণ যোগাযোগ মাধ্যম।
Kurigram Shuttle operates under the Western administrative division of Bangladesh Railway, covering a total track distance of approximately ~84 km (52 miles). It connects origin Lalmonirhat with destination Kurigram in approximately 2h.
Ticket Prices & Travel Classes • টিকিট মূল্য ও শ্রেণি
Kurigram Shuttle Ticket Price (Lalmonirhat to Kurigram)
Official BR rates calculated for ~84 km
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Kurigram Shuttle (97). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
SHULOVসুলভ / শোভন (সাধারণ)
Shulov / Shovon (General)
৳45 to ৳52
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
৳85 to ৳94
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
Kurigram Shuttle Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Runs 7 Days a Week
Kurigram Shuttle (97) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Kurigram Shuttle (#98) 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
Kurigram Shuttle (97) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 2 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
#
Station Name
Arrival
Departure
Halt
Status
1
LalmonirhatOrigin
লালমনিরহাট
—
17:10
Terminal
Upcoming
2
KurigramDestination
কুড়িগ্রাম
19:10
—
Terminal
Upcoming
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.
Where is Kurigram Shuttle (97) right now? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস এখন কোথায়?)▾
Kurigram Shuttle (97) has not yet departed Lalmonirhat. Scheduled origin departure is 17:10 BST.
What is the official timetable and schedule for Kurigram Shuttle? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস এর সময়সূচী)▾
Kurigram Shuttle (97) departs Lalmonirhat at 17:10 BST and reaches Kurigram at 19:10 BST. Total estimated travel time is 2h covering approximately 84 km with scheduled halts across 2 stations.
What is the weekly off day for Kurigram Shuttle? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস এর অফ ডে কবে?)▾
Kurigram Shuttle (97) operates daily (7 days a week) with no weekly off day.
What are the ticket prices for Kurigram Shuttle (Lalmonirhat to Kurigram)? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস টিকিটের মূল্য ও ভাড়া)▾
Estimated Bangladesh Railway ticket prices for Kurigram Shuttle between Lalmonirhat and Kurigram are: Shulov / Shovon (General): ৳45–৳52, Shovon Chair: ৳85–৳94. 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 Kurigram Shuttle? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস কোথায় কোথায় থামে / স্টপেজ তালিকা)▾
Kurigram Shuttle has 2 scheduled stoppages along the Lalmonirhat to Kurigram rail corridor. Major boarding points include Lalmonirhat, Kurigram. You can search and filter the full timetable on this page.
Does Kurigram Shuttle stop at major junction stations like Joydebpur or Dhaka Airport?▾
Kurigram Shuttle stops at all designated stations shown in the stoppage timetable. Please verify your departure station before travel.
How can I track Kurigram Shuttle live via SMS using code 16318? (কুড়িগ্রাম এক্সপ্রেস ট্র্যাকিং কোড)▾
To get Bangladesh Railway's official locomotive satellite GPS report on your phone, send an SMS with "TR 97" 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 Kurigram Shuttle?▾
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.
