For convenience of passengers, ticket booking counter for train to Dhaka opened in Guwahati

way2barak, Oct.11: For the convenience of the intending visitors by 13131/ 13132 “New Jalpaiguri – Dhaka Cantt Mitali Express,” an exclusive ticket booking counter has been opened near the existing ticket booking counter at Guwahati Railway Station. The counter shall remain open on all working days from 8 AM to 8 PM. For booking of ticket for Mitali Express, valid passport and visa will be required. The overseas counter at Guwahati has been in operation since September 27, 2022. GST @5% will have to be paid in addition to fare.

It needs mentioned here that, Mitali Express train connecting India-Bangladesh was flagged off on June 1, 2022. Train No. 13132 New Jalpaiguri – Dhaka Cantonment Mitali Express runs two days a week leaving New Jalpaiguri at 11:45 hours (IST) on every Sunday and Wednesday to reach Dhaka Cantonment at 22:30 hours (BST), said NFR. In return direction, Train No. 13131 Dhaka Cantonment – New Jalpaiguri Mitali Express also runs two days a week on Monday and Thursday leaving Dhaka Cantonment at 21:50 hours (BST) to reach New Jalpaiguri at 07:15 hours (IST) on Tuesday and Friday, it added.

Earlier tickets for the Mitali express could be purchased from Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri stations only. The overseas counter at Guwahati has been in operation since September 27, 2022.