In a move to boost trans national rail connectivity between India and Bangladesh, the NJP-Dhaka Mitali Express will be flagged off on June 1. This is going to be the third train between the two nations after Bandhan Express and Maitree Express. By Karan Kaushik
India-Bangladesh Mitali Express to start this week
According to a report published in Livemint, Mitali Express will run between New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal to Dhaka Cantonment Station in Bangladesh. It will cover 513 km in nine hours. The train will be virtually flagged off by railway ministers of both the countries from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. Of the 513 km, 69km are in India. The train will be operational from India to Bangaladesh on Sundays and Wednesdays. It will run on the opposite route on Mondays and Thursdays.
Resumption of train services between India & Bangladesh!
For the benefit of convenience of commuters of both India & Bangladesh, train operations (Maitree Express & Bandhan Express) between India & Bangladesh have resumed. pic.twitter.com/hSju48Il0e
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 30, 2022
Mitali Express Train Schedule
The train will begin its journey from New Jalpaiguri at 11:45 (IST) on Sundays and Wednesdays. The train will reach Dhaka Cantonment at 22:30 (BST). On Mondays and Thursdays, the train will depart from Dhaka Cantonment at 21:50 (BST) and reach New Jalpaiguri at 7:15 (IST). It will have brief stops of 10 minutes each at Haldibari Railway Station and Chilahati Railway Station. There are no other stoppages.
🇮🇳🇧🇩 Bandhan Express train service resumes!
After a long wait due to COVID-19, cross-border train service b/w Kolkata🇮🇳 & Khulna🇧🇩 resumed today, with the train being flagged off from Kolkata. Resumption of this critical cross-border service will greatly ease passenger movement. pic.twitter.com/6Z0qQo7Zmc
— India in Bangladesh (@ihcdhaka) May 29, 2022
Mitali Express: Other Details
The New Jalpaiguri-Dhaka Cantonment Mitali Express will feature four First Class AC Seating compartments, four AC Chair cars, and two luggage-cum-generator vans. Bookings have already begun.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answer: Yes, there are three trains between India and Bangladesh. These are the Bandhan Express, Maitree Express, and Mitali Express.
Answer: To travel in an AC cabin berth, you will have to pay Rs. 4,905 per ticket. The fare for AC cabin chair car is Rs. 3,805, while that of AC chair car is Rs. 2,707.
Answer: You can take direct flights to Dhaka. Train services are also available. Three trains operate directly between India and Bangladesh. These are Bandhan Express, Maitree Express, and Mitali Express.
Answer: Yes. A passenger needs to have a passport and valid visa to travel by Mitali Express.
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