To improve connectivity between Dhaka and Gazipur, two pairs of commuter trains have been introduced on the Dhaka-Joydebpur-Dhaka route. The new train service was inaugurated on Sunday morning at the Joydebpur Railway Station by Muhammad Faozul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy, Mineral Resources, Road Transport, and Railways. During the inauguration, the adviser mentioned plans to expand commuter train services on several other routes, including Dhaka-Narsingdi, starting March 26.

The new commuter trains will stop at several key stations, including Dhaka Airport, Tejgaon, Banani, Tongi, and Dhirashram. As per the schedule, the Turag Commuter will depart Dhaka at 5:00 AM and reach Joydebpur by 6:00 AM, stopping at Airport and Tongi stations. Similarly, the Joydebpur Commuter will depart Dhaka at 5:25 AM and reach Joydebpur by 6:25 AM, with stops at Tejgaon, Airport, and Tongi stations. The return trips follow similar patterns.

Another train from Joydebpur, Turag Commuter, will depart at 6:30 AM and reach Dhaka by 7:40 AM, stopping at Tejgaon, Banani, Airport, Dhirashram, and Tongi stations. The Joydebpur Commuter from Joydebpur will leave at 7:10 AM and arrive in Dhaka at 8:25 AM, making stops at Tejgaon, Banani, Airport, and Tongi. These trains also operate multiple schedules throughout the day.

For example, the Joydebpur Commuter will leave Dhaka at 11:00 AM and reach Joydebpur by 12:00 PM, while the return trip from Joydebpur departs at 12:30 PM and arrives in Dhaka at 1:40 PM. The Turag Commuter will leave Joydebpur at 5:20 PM and reach Dhaka by 6:40 PM, with the last service leaving Dhaka at 9:45 PM and reaching Joydebpur at 11:15 PM.

The weekly off-days for these services have also been finalized, with the Turag Commuter taking Fridays off and the Joydebpur Commuter not operating on Saturdays. Passengers can purchase tickets for these trains only at designated stations.

At the launch ceremony, senior railway officials, including the Rail Secretary and the District Commissioner of Gazipur, were present. Last Thursday, a press release from Bangladesh Railway’s Public Relations Director, Md. Nahid Hasan Khan, announced plans for launching four pairs of trains on the Dhaka-Gazipur route. The new initiative aims to enhance rail-based connectivity and improve the travel experience for passengers between Dhaka and Gazipur.