Freight train service resuming Monday, passenger train from Tuesday

The Report Desk

Published: August 11, 2024, 09:02 PM

Freight train service resuming Monday, passenger train from Tuesday

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Bangladesh Railway () is set to resume its service from Monday with freight trains , after more than three weeks due to countrywide protests.

But the operation of mail, express, local and commuter trains will be back on Tuesday, intercity trains on August 15, according to a press release issued on Sunday.

Nevertheless, the movement of the Parabat and Jamalpur Express trains will remain suspended temporarily.

Tickets for intercity trains will be available online from 5pm on Monday, the release adds.

Operation of passenger trains were suspended since July 18 amid the nationwide violence centring the quota reform movement.

 

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