New pair of intercity trains to run on Dhaka-Pabna route from November 19
A new pair of intercity trains will start running on the Pabna-Dhaka-Pabna route from November 19. With this, intercity train services will begin on the Dhaka-Pabna route for the first time.
The Ministry of Railways approved Bangladesh Railway's proposal on Wednesday (November 4). The information was given in a press release from the Ministry of Railways on Thursday (November 5).
Under the approved schedule, the 808 'Pabna Provati Express' will leave Pabna for Dhaka at 8am. The train will reach Dhaka at 2:10pm.
On the other hand, the 807 'Pabna Godhuli Express' will leave Dhaka at 3:25pm and reach Pabna at 9:20pm.
On the way, both trains will stop in each direction at Ishwardi, Chatmohar, Baral Bridge, Ullapara, Shahid Mansur Ali, Tangail, Joydebpur and Dhaka Airport railway stations.
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam will inaugurate the two trains at Pabna railway station on the afternoon of November 19. Intercity train services on this route will begin with the inauguration.
The release said Bangladesh Railway is launching the two new trains as part of ensuring an affordable, safe and modern transport system, in line with the current government's election manifesto.
According to the ministry's release, the long-expected intercity rail link on the Dhaka-Pabna route is set to be established through this service.
