Dhaka, Mar 09 (V7N) – Bangladesh Railway has started advance train ticket sales for the seventh day today to ensure smoother travel for passengers heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr.

According to railway authorities, passengers purchasing tickets on March 9 will be able to travel on March 19 on intercity trains. To reduce passenger suffering and overcrowding at stations, 100 percent of tickets are being sold online.

Ticket Sales Schedule

To ease pressure on servers and facilitate passengers, ticket sales have been divided into two time slots:

  • Western Region trains: Ticket sales began at 8:00 am.

  • Eastern Region trains: Ticket sales started at 2:00 pm.

Passengers can purchase tickets through the official railway website and mobile app.

Ticket Purchase Rules

  • A passenger can purchase tickets only once per ID.

  • A maximum of four seats can be booked with one ID.

  • Eid special tickets are non-refundable and cannot be returned.

For passengers who cannot secure confirmed tickets, 25 percent of non-AC coach standing tickets will be sold from the starting station before the train departs.

Return Ticket Sales After Eid

Return ticket sales will begin on March 13, when advance tickets for March 23 travel will be available.

Subsequent ticket sales schedule:

  • March 14: Tickets for March 24

  • March 15: Tickets for March 25

  • March 16: Tickets for March 26

  • March 17: Tickets for March 27

  • March 18: Tickets for March 28

  • March 19: Tickets for March 29

Railway authorities have urged passengers to purchase tickets only through official online platforms to avoid inconvenience during the Eid travel rush. 

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