Feni passengers get direct train service to Cox’s Bazar

Passengers from Feni can now travel directly to Cox’s Bazar by train as the Mohanagar Express began its extended service to the coastal city on Monday, meeting a long-standing demand for rail connectivity to the popular tourist destination.

Previously operating on the Dhaka–Chattogram route, the train’s service has been extended to Cox’s Bazar to facilitate travel for passengers from Feni and other areas along the route.

Road Transport and Bridges, Shipping and Railways Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam formally inaugurated the extended service at Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital on Monday. State Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Railways Habibur Rashid, Bangladesh Railway Director General Afzal Hossain and other officials were present.

Feni district BNP Joint Convener Anwar Hossain Patwary said local residents had long been demanding the opportunity to travel to Cox’s Bazar by train from Feni.

He expressed gratitude to the railway minister and local MP Rafiqul Alam Majnu for fulfilling the long-standing demand.

Feni Railway Station Master Harunur Rashid told BSS that 47 seats had been allocated for passengers boarding at Feni for the journey to Cox’s Bazar. The allocation includes AC, non-AC and cabin facilities. Another 15 seats have been allocated for passengers travelling to Chattogram.

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He said passengers in Feni had shown tremendous interest in the new service, with all seats booked from October 26 to November 5.

The station master added that only 24 seats had previously been allocated for Feni passengers on the Mohanagar Express.

Feni-1 MP Rafiqul Alam Majnu told BSS that the number of seats would be increased if demand continued to grow.