Aiming to increase the capacity of Bangladesh Railways and improve passenger services, the process of procuring 200 broad gauge coaches from India.
Responding to a tabled question from opposition (Jamaat) lawmaker Md Elias Molla (Faridpur-1) in the House, Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said that the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is expected to start within this year, which would be added to the Bangladesh Railway fleet by December 2027.
"Under Bangladesh Railway, the supply of 200 broad gauge coaches from India is supposed to begin this year with funding from the European Investment Bank. Under the project, it is expected that all 200 coaches will be added to the Bangladesh Railway fleet between June 2026 and December 2027."
He said once the coaches are received, Bangladesh Railway will take initiatives to determine routes for operating new trains.
Rabiul Alam added there is now a total of 3,428.09 kilometres of railway tracks across the country.
Replying to a starred question from treasury bench lawmaker Md Mosharraf Hossain (Bogura-4), he said the network comprises 1,591.43 kilometres of metre gauge, 1,066.60 kilometres of broad gauge, and 770.06 kilometres of dual gauge tracks.
Rabiul Alam further added that the government continues to expand the railway network by installing new broad gauge and dual gauge lines under various projects, based on feasibility and demand.
