Sundarban Express, Benapole Express to run via Padma Bridge

Bangladesh Railway has decided to operate two trains -- Sundarban Express and Benapole Express -- via Padma Bridge.

Commercial operation of train services via the bridge will start on November 1.

Currently, the trains are being operated via Bangabandhu Bridge.

Khulna-bound Sundarban Express will start operation via Padma Bridge from November 1, Shah Sufi Nur Mohammad, divisional railway manager (Paksey) told The Daily Star tonight.

He said Benapole-bound Benapole Express will start operation via Padma Bridge on November 2.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on October 10 opened the 82-km railway track from Dhaka to Bhanga via the Padma Bridge.