Chattogram Bureau :
From now on, the residents of Sandwip and Sitakunda will not need to travel to Chattogram Railway Station to catch Dhaka-bound trains.
They will be able to board trains bound for the capital from Sitakunda’s Kumira Railway Station. The decision came into effect from Friday, said Railway authorities.
A railway stoppage has been a longstanding demand for the people of the region. Chattala Express and Mohanagar Express will stop at Kumira from now on, reports Ctg East zone authority.
Saifuddin Boshor, Kumira Station Master, said Chottola Express from Chattogram will reach Kumira station at 8.58 am. After a two-minute wait, it will leave for Dhaka at 9am and will reach its destination at 3.50 pm. Tickets can be purchased for ‘Shulov’ seats at Kumira Station for Tk 175.
From now on, the residents of Sandwip and Sitakunda will not need to travel to Chattogram Railway Station to catch Dhaka-bound trains.
They will be able to board trains bound for the capital from Sitakunda’s Kumira Railway Station. The decision came into effect from Friday, said Railway authorities.
A railway stoppage has been a longstanding demand for the people of the region. Chattala Express and Mohanagar Express will stop at Kumira from now on, reports Ctg East zone authority.
Saifuddin Boshor, Kumira Station Master, said Chottola Express from Chattogram will reach Kumira station at 8.58 am. After a two-minute wait, it will leave for Dhaka at 9am and will reach its destination at 3.50 pm. Tickets can be purchased for ‘Shulov’ seats at Kumira Station for Tk 175.
