Dhaka-Tangail commuter trains open today
Dhaka-Tangail commuter train service will come into operation today, fulfilling a commitment made by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2012.
The much-awaited commuter service will formally begin its operation from Kamalapur railway station today, with 10 coaches.
Two trains, named “Tangail Commuter-1” and “Tangail Commuter-2” will run between Kamalapur railway station in Dhaka and Bangabandhu Setu (east) railway station in Tangail, said an official release yesterday.
The trains will depart Kamalapur railway station at 5:20pm and reach Bangabandhu Setu (east) railway station at 8:30pm; return trains will depart Bangabandhu Setu station at 6:00am and reach Kamalapur railway station at 8:50am, the release added.
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