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Turkiye to hold tender for Bosporus railway project
Turkiye is moving forward with a major railway project aimed at crossing the Bosporus Strait, enhancing transportation links between Europe and Asia. Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu announced that Turkiye is in the final stages of securing financing for the $4 billion...
Railway ramp up efforts to combat ticket blacking ahead of Eid
In preparation for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, the railway authorities have heightened their efforts to combat the black market for railway tickets, ensuring a safe and comfortable travel experience for the public. The Ministry of Railways, in collaboration with vigilance teams and mobile courts, has...
Corruption, waste major reasons behind railway’s loss
Railway adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan identified corruption and waste as the major reasons behind railways loss. It costs two and a half taka to earn one taka, he said adding that they are working to reduce corruption and stop waste. The adviser made the statement on Wednesday at the...
Advance train tickets for post-Eid journeys go on sale
Advance ticket sales for return train journeys after Eid-ul-Fitr have begun. Tickets for intercity trains departing on April 4 are available for purchase today (March 25). To ensure a safe and smooth Eid travel experience, Bangladesh Railway has implemented a comprehensive action plan. As per...
Container train derails at Kamalapur
A container train derailed while entering Kamalapur, causing a temporary suspension of train services on both the up and down lines. Authorities have since taken steps to restore operations on the up line. The incident occurred at 11:35 am on today (March 19). Kamalapur Railway...
Railway spends 2.5 taka for every 1 taka earned
The Bangladesh Railway sector is trapped in a perpetual cycle of financial losses. Despite increased spending to manage public transportation, revenues have not kept pace, resulting in mounting deficits. The expenditure on running the railway system has now reached more than two and a half times...
Jamuna Railway Bridge to be opened on March 18
The Jamuna Railway Bridge, the longest dedicated one of the country for train movements, is set to be opened for regular operation on March 18, officials said, reports BSS. We are taking preparation for opening of the bridge at 10am on March 18. Trains from both directions will pass through the...
No gates or gatemen at 360 level crossings
A total of 360 level crossings in the Lalmonirhat Division of Railways remain without gates or gatemen, making them increasingly hazardous. With accidents on the rise, railway officials acknowledge the growing risks but offer no immediate solution. Lalmonirhat Railway Division spans 540 km of...
Vietnam govt approves $8.36B railway project to China
Vietnams parliament has approved a major $8.36 billion railway project aimed at linking its northern port city of Haiphong to Chinas Yunnan province via the border city of Lao Cai. The ambitious project received near-unanimous support from lawmakers, with 455 out of 459 voting in favor. The...
Passenger train services begins on Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending services on Bangabandhu Bridge
After a prolonged wait and multiple trial runs, passenger train services are finally set to commence on the Jamuna Railway Bridge, ending train operations on the Bangabandhu Bridge, reports bdnews24.com. Regular train services on the newly constructed bridge will begin on Wednesday morning....
Eight districts flagged for high accident risk
A confidential report by the Special Branch of Bangladesh Police reveals eight districts Moulvibazar, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Chattogram, Narsingdi, Tangail, Faridpur, and Chandpur as high-risk zones for train accidents, citing aging infrastructure, faulty signals, and unauthorized level...
Bangladesh Railway to offer special trains for Ijtema attendees
Bangladesh Railway has arranged seven pairs of special trains to facilitate the smooth transportation of devotees attending the three-day Biswa Ijtema, the worlds second-largest Muslim congregation. To accommodate the influx of passengers, all inter-city trains including Subarna Express, Sonar...
Trains resume operations after running staff ends strike
Train services resumed on Wednesday after Bangladesh Railways running staff called off a 26-hour strike. The decision followed a late-night meeting between Railways Adviser Fouzul Kabir, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, and running staff representatives, reports UNB. Md...
Talks failed: Railway staff to continue strike
Running staff members of the Bangladesh Railway will continue their work abstention as a meeting with the authorities concerned of the government failed to reach any decision on Tuesday. With the stalemate, train services will remain halted across the country until a breakthrough is achieved....
Railway Adviser urges staff to end strike as talks continue
Railway Affairs Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan has urged railway running staff to call off their strike, assuring them that discussions with the Finance Division are ongoing to address their demands, reports UNB. Demands are understandable, but holding passengers hostage by halting train...
BRTC buses to operate where railway services suspended amid strike
Bangladesh Railway running staffs strike has disrupted rail communication across the country from today (January 28). To ease the suffering of passengers, the Ministry of Railways has launched BRTC bus service as an alternative arrangement on important routes.reads a press release. Passengers...
Railway services suspended nationwide
Railway services have been suspended nationwide starting on Tuesday as the railways running staff are beginning an indefinite strike demanding pension and gratuity with their mileage allowance, reports The Business Standard. Although Bangladesh Railway has accepted most of the demands of the...
Railway staffs set to strike from midnight
The staffs of Railway are set to go on strike due to unresolved issues regarding the inclusion of running allowances with basic salaries for calculating pensions and gratuity benefits. Hence, train operations across the country could come to a halt starting Monday (January 27) at midnight. This...
Encroachers disregarding the directives of the Rail ministry
The Ministry of Railways has issued a public notice instructing the removal of illegal encroachments on railway land countrywide by December 10 through voluntary action and warned of strict measures in case of non-compliance. But, the encroachers paid no heed to the directive, other than...