PM launches special mango train on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated a "special mango train" on Chapainawabganj-Dhaka route via Rajshahi today -- to facilitate transport of mangoes at lower cost.

She launched the special train service through a virtual platform from her official residence Gono Bhaban, our Chapainawabganj correspondent reports.
 
The West Zone of Bangladesh Railway has taken the initiative to transport mangoes at a lower cost for the welfare of mango farmers and traders amid the Covid-19 situation, said its General Manager Mihir Kanti Guha.

The train, having the capacity of 150 metric tonnes (MT) in its five wagons, will depart Chapainawabganj for Dhaka via Rajshahi every day and the transport cost is up to Tk 1.3 per kg and Tk 1,300 per MT mango.

The train will stop for loading mangoes at 14 stations on the Chapainawabganj-Dhaka railway route. It may make more stoppages at other stations based on parcel booking and unloading.
 
Railways Minister Md Nurul Islam Sujan presided over the function joining from Magura.
 
PM's Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus conducted the event, while Railways Secretary Md Salim Reza delivered the welcome speech.