Rail Connection

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South Asia

Rail, waterways trade between India and Bangladesh sees sharp contraction in FY25

Railways officials told businessline that nearly 600 rakes transported various goods to Bangladesh in FY24. This came down to around 330 in FY25

A file photo of Maitree Express train. Photo: Collected
South Asia

India suspends all train services with Bangladesh, BSF on high alert

Russian and North Korean flags fly at the Vostochny Сosmodrome, the venue of the meeting between Russia's President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, in the far eastern Amur region, Russia, September 13, 2023. Sputnik/Artem Geodakyan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Asia

Russia to resume direct passenger trains to North Korea in July, Interfax says

Khulna-Mongla rail tracts. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Khulna-Mongla railway to boost trade in southern Bangladesh: Stakeholders

Trial run of train on Padma Bridge on 4 October 2023. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Commercial rail operations via Padma Bridge begin 1 Nov

Photo: Screenshot from Bangladesh Awami League's official Facebook page.
Bangladesh

PM Hasina flags off new intercity train 'Chilahati Express' on Dhaka-Chilahati route

File Photo: Mumit M/TBS
Bangladesh

Train services via Padma Bridge from June: Minister

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Transport

Govt to implement 30-year plan for expanding nation-wide rail connectivity

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Transport

Rail communication on Dhaka-Gazipur route restored after 11 hours