Crowds grow at Kamalapur as Eid train journey begins
To prevent unauthorised people from entering the platform, Kamalapur Railway Station has implemented a three-tier checking system
The Eid ul-Fitr train services officially began today (24 March) with the departure of the Dhumketu Express train to Rajshahi from Dhaka's Kamalapur Railway Station at 6am.
While the station was relatively calm in the early morning hours, the number of passengers steadily increased by midday, creating a significant crowd at Kamalapur.
As in previous years, only ticketed passengers were allowed onto the platform. Despite the crowd, those with tickets found the platform relatively comfortable and were able to board their trains without much hassle.
Shahan Ara, a passenger on the Jamalpur Express, said, "There might be more crowding later, so I'm leaving early with my children and elderly mother-in-law. While there is a crowd today, it's not causing any major issues. Since entry is restricted to ticket holders, the platform isn't overcrowded. Those who left before me were able to board the train smoothly."
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Jahangir Alam, the family of whom travelling on the same train, mentioned, "There will be a heavy crowd in a day or two, so I am sending my family home early. I'll manage to go somehow at the last minute, but for now, I'm ensuring that my family travels comfortably."
To prevent unauthorised people from entering the platform, Kamalapur Railway Station has implemented a three-tier checking system.
The first check takes place in the parking area, where passengers without tickets are issued standing tickets. The second check occurs at the ticket counters, followed by the final check before passengers are allowed onto the platform.
To maintain law and order, police, RAB, and railway security forces are present at the station.
Shahadat Hossain, the station manager of Dhaka Railway Station, said, "The Eid journey begins today, bringing a higher number of passengers than usual. However, we have implemented all necessary measures to ensure a comfortable, safe, and secure travel experience for everyone."
He added that a total of 43 intercity trains and 25 mail and commuter trains will leave Dhaka Station throughout the day.
