Bangladesh Railway has arranged seven pairs of special trains to facilitate the smooth transportation of devotees attending the three-day Biswa 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 12:01 am on January 31 until the Akheri Munajat (final prayer) on February 2, reports UNB.
Additionally, the weekly off day for the Joydebpur Commuter Train has been rescheduled from Saturday to Friday during the Ijtema.
On February 2, the Turag Commuter trains will remain suspended for the Akheri Munajat, and mail trains numbered 9, 10, 11, 12, 45, and 46 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.
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