Bangladesh’s Minister for Road, Rail and Water Transport Sheikh Robiul Alam said there is no risk of major schedule disruption in train services during the Eid-ul-Azha travel rush. Speaking to reporters at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka on Sunday, he stated that the railway is operating with old lines and locomotives under maximum caution. Despite a few morning delays, he expected the situation to normalize by the end of the day.

The minister noted that while daily intercity trains usually carry about 32,000 passengers, an additional 25 percent of tickets have been released to accommodate around 40,000 travelers. However, demand during Eid exceeds 100,000 passengers. He said 51 new coaches have been added and 82 to 83 meter-gauge locomotives are currently operational, with plans to increase that number to 85 or 86. Special safety measures have been taken at risk-prone areas to prevent derailments or accidents.

According to the minister, overall rail service quality has improved compared to previous years, and online ticketing has helped curb black-market sales.