2nd Day of Eid Journey: Passenger Pressure Mounts on Train

Today is the last working day before Eid. During Eid, there is always more pressure on the railways than on the roads and waterways. This time too there was no exception. As it was the last working day, the crowd at Kamalapur railway station in the capital on Thursday (April 28) was much higher than the first day. The crowd is expected to increase further afternoon.

However, it is a matter of some relief that the train from Kamalapur railway station to different parts of the country was seen leaving on time on Thursday morning.

But a few hours ago, a freight train crashed in Abdullahpur. Due to this the Nilsagar Express leaves two hours and five minutes late. Also the Rangpur Express train could not reach Kamalapur station. For this, the passengers going to Rangpur have been taken by Mohanganj Express.

On the first day of the Eid Journey, the Journey was scheduled to start at 6 am on Wednesday (April 27) on the Rajshahi-bound Dhumketu Express but due to delay, the next train started at 6:20 am via the Sylhet-bound Parabat Express. Like yesterday, there was a fear among the passengers that the train might leave late after the scheduled time. However, the train is leaving today as per the schedule.

Kamalapur railway station can be seen on the spot, many people have come to the station to catch the train to their destination after eating sehri. Passengers said they had arrived at the station earlier for fear of falling asleep and not being able to catch the train. Many of these passengers have brought hand fans to escape the scorching heat.

It has been learned that 53,000 passengers will travel by train daily from the capital Dhaka to different parts of the country during this year's Eid Journey. In the meantime, the intercity train alone will have more than 27,000 seats. Besides, the railway authorities have decided to run six pairs of special trains for the convenience of this year's Eid Journey.

Return train tickets will start selling on May 1 at the end of Eid Journey.