A pair of new intercity trains will begin operating on the Dhaka-Pabna-Dhaka route from November 19, marking the introduction of intercity rail services on the route for the first time.
The trains, named 'Pabna Probhati Express' and 'Pabna Godhuli Express', will provide a new rail connection between the two destinations.
The Ministry of Railways approved the Bangladesh Railway proposal in this regard on November 4.
According to the approved proposal, train No. 808, Pabna Probhati Express, will depart from Pabna Railway Station for Dhaka at 8:00 AM daily and arrive in the capital at 2:10 PM.
Meanwhile, train No. 807, Pabna Godhuli Express, will leave Dhaka for Pabna at 3:25 PM and reach its destination at 9:20 PM.
Both trains will stop at Ishwardi, Dashuria, Chatmohar, Baral Bridge, Ullapara, Shaheed M Monsur Ali, Tangail, Joydebpur and Dhaka Airport railway stations in both directions.
Road Transport and Bridges, Railways and Shipping Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam will inaugurate the trains at Pabna Railway Station on the afternoon of November 19.
Bangladesh Railway said, the new trains were being introduced in line with the government's election manifesto to establish an affordable, safe and modern transport system.
The services will create a new rail travel opportunity between Dhaka and Pabna, it added.
-MT