Rail link with Pabna dist headquarters
The long cherished dream of the people in the district comes true after test operation of a train on newly built Ishwardi-Pabna rail line yesterday.
Pabna enjoyed train service since the then British rulers connected East Bengal and West Bengal with railway over the mighty Padma through Hardinge Bridge in early 1915.
But unfortunately, the district headquarters did not get train service. However, the rail line was connected to Ishwardi, Chatmohar and Vangura upazilas.
Deputy Commissioner Rekha Rani Balo and Sadar Upazila Parisahd Chairman Mosharaf Hossain welcomed the first test train carrying 30 railway officials in Pabna town with floral reception.
“This is a test run before formal train movement. Through the trial we have certified that the Ishwardi-Pabna rail line is okay for train movement,” said Ashim Kumar Talukder, Pakshey divisional officer of railway.
Formal train movement is likely to begin from early January next year, he said, adding that a commuter train connected with Rajshahi would be added with the new rail line in Pabna.
“Through the Rajshahi-Pabna service we are going to start first train link in newly built Ishwardi-Pabna rail line from early next year,” Ashim said, adding that a rail link with the capital would be installed as early as possible.
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