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The operations of Burimari Express, a new intercity train, is being launched on the Dhaka-Burimari route today amid much enthusiasm and festivity of the train-loving people of Gaibandha and Lalmonirhat districts.
It is learned through a notification signed by Salauddin Ahmed, deputy secretary (additional charge) of the Railways Ministry dated March 8, 2024.
Though the train's name is Burimari Express, it will not go to Burimari. The train would move between Lalmonirhat and Dhaka. But, a shuttle train would move between Burimari and Lalmonirhat daily to help the people of Burimari, Patgram, Barokhata, Hatibandha, and Tush Bhandar of Lalmonirhat district to catch the train in Lalmonirhat station.
Similarly, the shuttle train would go to Burimari taking the passengers of the express touching/giving intervals at the stations of Lalmonirhat district, sources said.
As per schedule, the express train would start for Dhaka from Lalmonirhat at 9.10 pm and it would reach Dhaka at 7.00 am the next day.
On the other hand, the train would start for Lalmonirhat from Dhaka at 8.30 am and would reach Lalmonirhat at 6.30 pm.
The stations where the express would give intervals are Biman Bandar, Ishwardi bypass, Natore, Santahar junction, Bogura, Bonarpara, Gaibandha, and Kawnia.
Tuesday is the off day in case of being up ( Dhaka-Lalmonirhat) and Monday is the off day in case of down (Lalmonirhat-Dhaka.)
All preparations had already been completed to inaugurate the express at Lalmonirhat station at 6.30 pm, sources said, adding: "High officials concerned of Bangladesh Railways have come to Lalmonirhat to participate in the inaugural ceremony of the express.
Tanmoy Ahmed Nayon, the Lalmonirhat correspondent of the BSS, said the express is preparing to leave Burimari for Lalmonirhat then after ending all formalities, it would start for Dhaka from Lalmonirhat at 6.30 pm.
On October 19, 2011, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina gave assurance to introduce an express train between Burimari and Dhaka routes while inspecting the Dahagram-Angarpota and Tin Bigha corridors.
Accordingly, the express is being launched on Tuesday (12 March).
The train-loving people of Gaibandha are in excitement and happy mode as a new express is going to be added to the fleet of intercity trains on the route.
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