The special train designated for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Padma Bridge crossing has undergone a trial run, departing from Bhanga in Faridpur and traveling towards Dhaka under strict police security. This trial will be conducted multiple times.
The special train made its first journey, crossing Faridpur railway station on Friday afternoon. Subsequently, it reportedly traversed the Padma Bridge through the Bhanga junction of Faridpur and arrived at the Mawa end.
In just three days, the official launch of the train service from Dhaka to Bhanga via the Padma Bridge is scheduled. On this occasion, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will cross the Padma Bridge by train and inaugurate the route at Bhanga in Faridpur.
Bhanga railway station master Md Shahjahan confirmed that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Dhaka-Bhanga railway on October 10. Following the inauguration, the railway service will be open for commercial use as swiftly as possible.
An 82km railway stretch from Dhaka to Bhanga is set to become operational.
Pakshi division Government Inspector of Bangladesh Railway (GIBR) Md Ruhul Quader Azad said that the special train commenced its journey from Pakshi on Friday. The train comprises 13 coaches and two power engines.
One year and two months after the launch of Padma Bridge in June last year, the train service will officially start from Dhaka to Bhanga via Padma Bridge on October 10. About 82km of railway from Dhaka to Bhanga will be opened on this day. The train service to Jessore is scheduled to start in June next year.