Staff Correspondent, Dhaka
Bangladesh Railway has arranged seven pairs of special trains to facilitate the smooth transportation of devotees attending the three-day Bishwa 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 12:01am on Friday until the Akheri Munajat (final prayer) on Sunday.
Additionally, the weekly off day for the Joydebpur Commuter Train has been rescheduled from Saturday to Friday during the Ijtema.
On Sunday, the Turag Commuter trains will remain suspended for the Akheri Munajat, and mail trains numbered 11, 12, 45, 46, 9, and 10 will also be halted for the day.
Additional bogies will be attached to express, commuter, and local trains to manage the increased number of passengers, along with the operation of special trains. Moreover, temporary booking counters will be set up at Tongi Station to assist travelers.
