Dhumketu Express (770)
Route & Stoppage Schedule (রুট ও স্টপেজ সময়সূচী)
| Station (স্টেশন) | Arrival (পৌঁছানো) | Departure (ছাড়ার সময়) | Halt (বিরতি) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajshahi | --:-- | 11:20 pm BST | 0 min |
| Arani | 11:51 pm BST | --:-- | --- min |
| Abdulpur | 12:05 am BST | 12:07 am BST | 02 min |
| Ishwardi Bypass | 12:22 am BST | 12:25 am BST | 03 min |
| Chatmohar | 12:45 am BST | 12:48 am BST | 03 min |
| Boral_Bridge | 01:05 am BST | 01:08 am BST | 03 min |
| SH M Monsur Ali | 01:57 am BST | 01:59 am BST | 02 min |
| Ibrahimabad | 02:16 am BST | 02:18 am BST | 02 min |
| Joydebpur | 03:32 am BST | 03:35 am BST | 03 min |
| Dhaka | 04:40 am BST | --:-- | 0 min |
General Expert Tips for Bangladesh Railway Travel
- Book tickets online at eticket.railway.gov.bd — the booking window opens 10 days before departure at 8 AM.
- Choose Snigdha (AC chair) or AC Berth for journeys longer than 4 hours; Shovan Chair is a comfortable budget option.
- Track any train in real time: SMS "tr [train number]" to 16318 (works on Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink).
- Arrive at the station at least 20–30 minutes before departure; platform assignments can change.
- During Eid and major public holidays, tickets sell out weeks in advance — plan and book as early as possible.
Source: BD Railway Info editorial team.
About Dhumketu Express (770)
Dhumketu Express (Train No. 770) is the Rajshahi–Dhaka return service, departing the silk capital and bringing passengers back to Dhaka through the northwestern plains. The return Dhumketu Express is heavily used by Rajshahi University students and academic staff travelling to Dhaka for seminars, exams, and family visits. The morning departure from Rajshahi allows passengers to enjoy the distinctive Barind Tract landscape in daylight — the slightly elevated red soil terrain of Rajshahi division is geographically unique in otherwise flat, alluvial Bangladesh. The train passes through Natore, known for its historic rajbari (palace) architecture, and Sirajganj before approaching Dhaka. Rajshahi's mango-growing region is visible for much of the early part of the journey, and during harvest season (May–July), the air near the train windows carries the distinct sweet fragrance of this world-famous fruit.
ধূমকেতু এক্সপ্রেস (ট্রেন নং ৭৭০) রাজশাহী থেকে ঢাকার ফিরতি ট্রেন। বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার্থী ও শিক্ষকদের মধ্যে জনপ্রিয়।
Route Highlights (রুট হাইলাইট)
- Returns from Rajshahi — the Barind Tract's red soil landscape is geographically unique.
- Popular with Rajshahi University community travelling to Dhaka.
- Natore intermediate stop — access to historic rajbari architecture.
- Mango season fragrance is distinctive along this route (May–July).
- Complements Silk City Express (766) as a return option.
Train History (ইতিহাস)
Train 770 serves as the return leg of the Dhumketu Express, connecting Rajshahi's academic and agricultural communities with Dhaka. Rajshahi division's importance to Bangladesh extends beyond silk — the region is the country's premier mango-producing area, and the annual mango season generates significant economic activity that depends on reliable rail connectivity for both trade and tourism.
How to Book Dhumketu Express Tickets (কিভাবে টিকেট কিনবেন)
You can book Dhumketu Express tickets online through the official Bangladesh Railway e-ticket portal at eticket.railway.gov.bd. Select Rajshahi 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.
Dhumketu Express এর টিকেট eticket.railway.gov.bd থেকে অনলাইনে কিনতে পারবেন।
Travel Tips for Dhumketu Express (ভ্রমণ টিপস)
- Rajshahi station has a clean waiting room — arrive 30 minutes early.
- Buy Rajshahi silk products at the local market before departure as souvenirs.
- Morning travel offers better views of the Barind Tract terrain.
- If 770 is full, Silk City Express (766) or Banalata Express (792) are alternatives.
- Track via SMS "tr 770" to 16318.
Live Train Tracking (লাইভ ট্র্যাকিং)
SMS Service (এসএমএস সেবা)
Send tr <space> Train no. or tr <space> Train name to 16318 to get real-time train location.
ট্রেনের বর্তমান অবস্থান জানতে 16318 নম্বরে SMS পাঠান।
Available on: Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink
Example for Dhumketu Express:
tr 770
tr Dhumketu Express
Send to: 16318
SMS Code Generator (এসএমএস কোড তৈরি করুন)
Type any train name or number to get the SMS tracking code instantly.