India-Bangladesh Rail Talks Signal Return of Cross-Border Train Services
- Bangladesh and India are holding a multi-day meeting in Dhaka to discuss resuming the suspended Maitree Express, Bandhan Express, and Mitali Express cross-border passenger train services.
- These passenger train services were suspended in 2024 following violent unrest in Bangladesh that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
- Bangladesh may propose a new route connecting Rajshahi with Kolkata and suggests rerouting the Maitree Express via the Padma Bridge instead of the Jamuna Bridge, with necessary clearances pending from both countries' ministries.
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India-Bangladesh Rail Talks Signal Return of Cross-Border Train Services
India and Bangladesh are holding a pivotal meeting in Dhaka aimed at resuming passenger train services suspended since August 2024 amidst civil unrest. The discussions, part of the inter-governmental railway meeting, promise decisions on train operations and a potential boost in bilateral relations strained during earlier political turmoil.
India-Bangladesh rail officials begin talks to resume passenger train services - The Tribune
India and Bangladesh began a three-day Inter-Governmental Railway Meeting in Dhaka to discuss resuming passenger train services suspended since 2024. While freight trains operate normally, officials are evaluating passenger routes, financial matters, and bilateral connectivity following recent political transitions in Bangladesh.
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India-Bangladesh rail officials begin talks to resume passenger train services
India and Bangladesh began a three-day Inter-Governmental Railway Meeting in Dhaka to discuss resuming passenger train services suspended since 2024. While freight trains operate normally, officials are evaluating passenger routes, financial matters, and bilateral connectivity following recent political transitions in Bangladesh.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Yoo Chang-yeop = The operation of three passenger trains between Bangladesh and India, which was suspended about two years ago due to escalating anti-government protests by university students, will resume next month...
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