Bangladesh Railways has initiated a comprehensive modernisation of its signal system, with the aim to transition entirely to broad gauge tracks by 2050. This initiative is expected to eliminate collisions and enhance overall safety. In an exclusive interview with UNB, Sardar Shahadat Ali, Director General of Bangladesh Railway, elaborated on the
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Rail passengers without photo ID fined from April 7
Bangladesh Railway will fine passengers if they are found making train journeys without any photo ID on their person from Apr 7, the day the services will open the sale of advanced tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr holidaymakers. Sandeep Debnath, chief executive officer of Bangladesh Railway's ticketing partner Shohoz-Synesis-Vinsen JV, made the announcement
Railway to repair DEMU trains despite concern over loss
While there is serious concern over loss to the state coffers in running DEMU trains, the Bangladesh Railway has moved to repair 20 out-of-order trains to run them again by December next year. The government procured the Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) trains with an estimated cost of BDT600 crore in
Major overhaul of state-run railway in the offing
The government has taken a massive move to upgrade the country's railway network as the sector is considered as the safest, comfortable, affordable and environment-friendly means for transporting passengers and goods. According to an official document, considering the importance of the railway sector the government wants to implement several projects "to
Banglalink signs deal with Bangladesh Railway
Banglalink has signed an agreement with Bangladesh Railway for an optical fiber sharing initiative, a press release said Tuesday. Erik Aas, CEO, Banglalink, and Banu Ranjan Sarkar, chief signal & telecommunication engineer (Telecom), Bangladesh Railway, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Md. Nurul Islam Sujan, MP, Minister,
Mirsarai Tragedy: Gateman suspended, FIR filed
Bangladesh Railway on Saturday suspended gateman Saddam Hossain for "dereliction of duty" in connection with the Mirsarai train accident that left 11 people dead. Besides, sub-inspector Zahirul Islam filed a complaint against the gateman, Saddam, with the Chattogram Railway Police in the morning, following which an FIR for negligence was lodged
Railway’s ‘black cat’ still remains untouched
A Dhaka University student began a unique protest at the Kamalapur railway station premises earlier this month to push for a six-point demand that includes elimination of mismanagement at the railway department. He was later joined by his friends and other aggrieved people. The student, Mohiuddin Roni, ended his protests
Inclusion of new locomotives to contribute to modernization of BR: South Korea
The inclusion of new locomotives is expected to significantly contribute to modernization of Bangladesh Railway (BR) system and improvement of connectivity and transportation, says the South Korean Embassy in Dhaka. This will ultimately serve as a cornerstone of socio-economic development of Bangladesh, it said. Bangladesh is the second largest recipient of the
WZ Railway to get Bogura-Sirajganj dual gauge route
The West Zone of Bangladesh railway will construct Bogura-Sirajganj direct rail track aimed at easing communication between the two districts, a railway official here said. The zone headquartered in Rajshahi has adopted a project titled "Construction of Dual Gauge Rail Line from Bogura to Shahid M. Monsur Ali Station, Sirajganj of
28 pairs of intercity trains resume services
Twenty-eight pairs of intercity trains resumed their services in the country on Monday after 59 days of suspension due to Covid-19 situation. Train services resumed with 28 pairs of intercity trains at half capacity and following health guidelines, said sources at the Bangladesh Railway. The country’s train services suspended on April 5