BR to offer special trains for Bishwa Ijtema attendees

NN Online:

Bangladesh Railway (BR) has scheduled seven pairs of special trains to ensure smooth transportation for devotees attending the three-day Bishwa Ijtema, the world’s second-largest Muslim congregation.

To accommodate the influx of passengers, all inter-city trains-including Subarna Express, Sonar Bangla Express, Cox’s Bazar Express, Tourist Express, and Banalata Express-will make two-minute stopovers at Tongi Station from 12:01am on January 31 until the Akheri Munajat (final prayer) on February 2.

Additionally, the weekly off day for the Joydebpur Commuter Train has been rescheduled from Saturday to Friday during the Ijtema, reports UNB.

On February 2, the Turag Commuter trains will remain suspended for the Akheri Munajat, and mail trains numbered 11, 12, 45, 46, 9, and 10 will also be halted for the day.

To manage the increased number of passengers, additional bogies will be attached to express, commuter, and local trains, along with the operation of special trains. Moreover, temporary booking counters will be set up at Tongi Station to assist travelers.