Ekota Express (705)
Journey Completed: Arrived at Panchagarh
Ekota Express (705) Station List & Timetable
Full list of all 24 scheduled stops with arrival, departure, and halt duration.
Ekota Express Off Day Schedule (Daily)
Ekota Express (705) operates daily throughout the year without any scheduled weekly off-day closure. The counterpart return train Ekota Express (#706) has its weekly off day on Daily.
Ekota Express Bogie Position & Seat Plan
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:
Heavy-duty Class 2900 / 3000 / 3200 diesel-electric locomotive powering the train.
Onboard diesel generator supplying 415V 3-phase power for coach air conditioning and lighting.
Non-AC reserved coaches with cushioned bucket seats, large windows, and ceiling fans.
Modern Chinese CRRC / Indonesian PT INKA air-conditioned coaches with ergonomic reclining seats and charging ports.
Private compartments featuring 4-berth cabins and 2-berth coupes with lockable doors and clean bedding.
Catering pantry car and guard cabin with emergency braking mechanisms.
Track Ekota Express (705) Live via 16318 SMS
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.
TR 705About Ekota Express (একতা এক্সপ্রেস)
Ekota (একতা) means 'Unity'. It symbolizes national solidarity by connecting the northernmost border district Panchagarh with the capital Dhaka.
বাংলা পরিচিতি:'একতা' শব্দের অর্থ ঐক্য বা সংহতি। উত্তরবঙ্গের সর্বউত্তরের জেলা পঞ্চগড়ের সঙ্গে রাজধানী ঢাকার যোগাযোগ ও ঐক্য প্রতিষ্ঠায় এই ট্রেনটি চালু হয়।
Corridor Quick Facts
- Train Number:#705
- Train Type:intercity
- Total Distance:~507 km
- Total Stoppages:24 Stations
- Return Train:#706
Ekota Express Ticket Price (Dhaka to Panchagarh)
Below is the comprehensive ticket price guide for all passenger accommodation classes available on Ekota Express (705). Fares reflect standard Bangladesh Railway distance tariffs plus applicable 15% VAT on AC chair and berth accommodation.
Shovon Chair
Non-AC reserved individual cushioned seat. The most popular, reliable, and cost-effective travel class for intercity journeys.
Snigdha (AC Chair)
Fully air-conditioned luxury chair car with spacious reclining seats, luggage racks, and onboard power outlets for devices.
AC Seat (Cabin)
Air-conditioned private compartment seating. Highly recommended for families, couples, and travelers seeking quiet privacy.
AC Berth (Sleeper)
Full flat sleeping bunk equipped with clean bedsheets, pillow, and blanket. Ideal for overnight trips between North Bengal/Sylhet and Dhaka.
Tickets open 10 days before departure at 08:00 AM BST (Western Zone) and 02:00 PM BST (Eastern Zone) via eticket.railway.gov.bd or the Rail Sheba app. Read our step-by-step online ticket booking guide, check seat class differences, and review Bangladesh Railway fare charts.
Does Ekota Express Stop at Your Station?
Check whether Ekota 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:
Punctuality & Delay Analysis
Historical on-time running trends based on recent Bangladesh Railway logs.