Any kind of IDs must to buy train tickets from April 23
PBC News: Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan on Wednesday said that any kind of identity card would require to buy train tickets from April 23.
Bangladesh Railway is going to start selling advance train tickets for Eid-ul-Fitr from April 23.
“NIDs, birth certificates or educational institutions’ cards will have to be shown at ticket counters to get tickets throughout the year,” he said.
Replying to a question, he said when someone would buy four tickets he or she will have to show IDs of the three other people as well.
“Two years ago we first introduced the system but closed it for different problems. Now we are going to resume it,” he said.
The minister disclosed the information while addressing a press conference held at Rail Bhaban on the day.
About Eid services, he said that during Eid a separate coach will be designed for only women and disabled people with the intercity trains.
Half of the tickets will be available at the counters, while the rest of the tickets will be sold through online.
