Upukol Express (711)

About Upukol Express (711)

Upukol Express (Train No. 711) connects the coastal town of Noakhali with Dhaka, serving one of Bangladesh's most densely populated deltaic regions. "Upukol" means "coast" or "shoreline" in Bengali, reflecting the train's origin in the coastal Noakhali district. The service passes through Comilla and Brahmanbaria, linking southeastern Bangladesh's coastal communities with the capital. Noakhali district, situated near the Bay of Bengal, is known for its agricultural output, betel leaf cultivation, and significant diaspora population. The train offers Shovan Chair and Shovan classes, providing affordable connectivity for farmers, traders, students, and families travelling between the coast and Dhaka. The journey covers approximately 200 kilometres and typically takes around 5 hours, making it a manageable day trip for many passengers. Upukol Express is particularly important during the monsoon season when road connections to the Noakhali region can become unreliable due to flooding.

উপকূল এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭১১) নোয়াখালী থেকে ঢাকার ট্রেন। "উপকূল" মানে সমুদ্র তীর — উপকূলীয় অঞ্চলের যাত্রীদের রাজধানীর সাথে সংযুক্ত করে।

Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)

• Named "Upukol" (Coast) — connects Bangladesh's southeastern coastal region with Dhaka.
• Serves Noakhali district — one of Bangladesh's most densely populated coastal areas.
• Passes through Comilla — important intermediate stop for eastern Bangladesh passengers.
• Affordable Shovan Chair and Shovan classes for budget-conscious travellers.
• Essential during monsoon season when roads to Noakhali are flood-affected.

Train History (ইতিহাস)

Upukol Express was introduced to provide rail connectivity to Noakhali, a coastal district that was historically underserved by the railway network. The Noakhali region has a strong connection to Bangladesh's independence history — it was a site of significant social reform movements in the pre-partition era. The train's name "Upukol" (Shoreline) honours the district's coastal identity and its people's resilience in one of the most flood-prone regions of Bangladesh.

How to Book Upukol Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)

You can book Upukol Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Noakhali as departure and Dhaka as destination, choose your preferred seat class (AC Berth, Snigdha, Shovan Chair, etc.), and pay via bKash, Nagad, Rocket or bank card.

Upukol Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।