New train on Rajshahi-Panchagarh route from tomorrow

The government is going to introduce a new train on Rajshahi-Panchagarh route from tomorrow.

Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan will inaugurate the train 'Banglabandha Express' from Bir Muktijoddha Sirajul Islam Station at 11:30am tomorrow, said a press release.

Railway sources said the train will run on the route daily except on Friday.

Starting from Rajshahi at 9:15pm, Banglabandha will reach Sirajul Islam Station at 5:10am. The train will start its return journey from Sirajul Islam Station at 8:30am to complete it at 5:30pm.

The train will touch Abdulpur, Natore, Madhnagar, Ahsanganj, Santahar, Akkelpur, Joypurhat, Panchbibi, Birampur, Fulbari, Parbatipur, Chirirbandh, Dinajpur, Setabganj, Pirganj, Shibganj, Thakuraon road, Ruhia and Kismat stations.

The train has seating arrangement for 508 passengers for day shift and 496 for night shift.