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BR to resume operation of 84 more trains by Sept 16
DHAKA, Sept 8, 2020 (BSS)- Bangladesh Railway (BR) has taken steps to
operate 84 more commuter, mail, express and local trains by September 16
as a part of its plan to normalize train services in the country.
BR has also decided to sell 50 percent tickets of intercity trains from
the stations from September 12 and other 50 percent tickets through online.
“BR will continue to operate trains at half capacity to ensure social
distancing due to Covid-19 pandemic,” said a circular signed by Deputy
Director (traffic transportation) Khairul Kabir.
With the resumption of operation of 84 trains, the total number of
trains in operation will stand at 218, BR said.
BR will also resume operation of 144 mail and local trains in phases.
According to BR, Karnophuli Commuter, Titas Commuter, Turag Express-
1,2,3 and 4, Kaliakoir Commuter-1 and 2 and local (Narayanganj-Dhaka-
Narayanganj will start operation on September 10.
Jalalabad Express, Surma Mail, Dhaka/Noakhali Express, Mymensingh
Express, Bhawal Express, Dhalewshwari Express, Chandpur Commuter and Noakhali
Commuter will resume operation on September 13.
Nazirhat Commuter-1, 2, 5 and 6, local (Chattogram-Dojahari-
Chattogram), local (Mohanganj-Mymensingh-Mohanganj), local (Jharia Jhangail-
Mymensingh-Jharia Jhangail), Uttarbanga Mail, Kanchan Commuter, Dinajpur
Commuter, Burimari Commuter-1 and 2, Kurigrqam Shuttle, Rajbari Express- 1,
2,3 and 4 and Bhatiapara Express-1 and 2 will start operation on September
16.
BR suspended operation of passenger trains on March 24 to prevent the
spread of Covid-19. It started resuming operation of trains from May 31.
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