Staff Correspondent, Narayanganj:)

Thanks to the initiative of the humane Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia, the residents of Narayanganj have found relief from the Eid traffic congestion. To manage the additional passenger load and improve service quality on the Dhaka-Narayanganj railway route, a modern commuter train service, modeled after the metro rail, has been launched. Since yesterday, Thursday (March 27), eight pairs of trains have been operating on this route. Crowds were observed at the stations as early as 6:30 AM. 

At Chashara Railway Station, a conversation with Nawrin, a passenger from Pagla, revealed her satisfaction: "We are very relieved. The Deputy Commissioner has effectively addressed the sufferings of train passengers. Now, we can travel between Dhaka and Narayanganj comfortably, with an affordable fare of just 20 takas." 

Passengers Belal Ahmed from Shyampur, Sobhan Mia from Gandaria, and Helalur Rahman shared their thoughts: "We got a new train. It’s very nice. Many people can sit, and many can stand and travel. On the first day, I even managed to get a seat despite the crowd. The government is really doing a good job." 

It has been learned that on Wednesday (March 26) afternoon, the commuter train service was inaugurated at Chashara Railway Station by the Deputy Commissioner, Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia. The inauguration ceremony was attended by District Superintendent of Police Pratyush Kumar Majumder, Railway Divisional Transport Officer Fuad Hossain Anando, former Amir of Narayanganj District Jamaat-e-Islami Mainuddin, Metropolitan BNP Convener Advocate Sakhawat Hossain, and others. The commuter train service started regular operations on the Dhaka-Narayanganj route from Thursday. 

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia stated, "Eight pairs of new trains have been launched on the Dhaka-Narayanganj-Dhaka route. This initiative will play a crucial role in ensuring fast, safe, and comfortable travel for the residents of Narayanganj. It will also make commuting between Narayanganj and Dhaka easier. These trains are designed like metro rail, equipped with modern facilities, and will maintain high service standards." 

Regarding this, Fuad Hossain Anando, the DTO of Bangladesh Railway’s Dhaka Division, said, "Previously, this train operated with eight coaches, but now it will have 11 coaches. Its seating capacity has increased from 380 to 590. It has been designed like metro rail, allowing a nearly equal number of passengers to travel standing. This modification was made to accommodate more passengers." 

He also mentioned that the train would operate according to the regular schedule of Narayanganj's general trains.