Train Begins Trial Run through Padma Bridge

The Bangladesh Railway has started a trial run of a special train on the Mawa-Bhanga section crossing through the Padma Bridge.

The train started its journey from Kamalapur Railway Station on Thursday morning, according to media reports.

The Bangladesh Railway is implementing the project to connect the capital with Jashore with a 169-kilometer rail line for Tk 392.47 billion, with Exim Bank of China providing Tk 210.37 billion as a loan, according to the project details.

It said the Chinese government-nominated contractor, China Railway Group Limited, is implementing the project under the China G2G system.

After completing the project, the railway connectivity will improve accessibility to the capital city of Dhaka and the central and southwestern regions of the country through the Padma Bridge, covering new areas of Munshiganj, Shariatpur, Madaripur, and Narail districts, according to the project details.

The project will establish alternate railway connectivity linking Dhaka-Jessore-Khulna with a 212.05 km shorter route and improved operational facilities, it added.