Mitali Express Suspends Services for Eid Celebrations

The Mitali Express, which runs between New Jalpaiguri in India and Dhaka in Bangladesh, has been suspended for three days due to Eid celebrations. Indian Railways, in consultation with Bangladesh Railway, decided to halt the service. It will resume after the Eid festival. Special train services have been extended to ease passenger rush.

The Mitali Express, facilitating travel between New Jalpaiguri (NJP) in northern West Bengal and Dhaka, Bangladesh, will be temporarily halted for three days due to Eid celebrations. The decision, jointly taken by the Indian Railways and Bangladesh Railway, was officially announced by the Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR).

As per the NFR’s release, the Mitali Express will not operate from NJP on June 12, 16, and 19, and from Dhaka on June 13, 17, and 20. Normal services are expected to resume post the Eid festivities in Bangladesh. This suspension mirrors last year’s interruption during the same festival period.

Launched in 2022 to enhance cross-border rail connectivity, the Mitali Express is one of three train services between India and Bangladesh. To accommodate increased passenger demand, NFR will also extend services of special trains between Mysuru-Muzaffarpur and Rani Kamlapati-Agartala.