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Bangladesh Railway to import 200 broad-gauge coaches from India

The minister added that 200 BG coaches will be inducted into the Bangladesh Railway fleet between June 2026 and December 2027.

2 min readApr 9, 2026 08:40 PM IST

Currently, 15 intercity trains connects Dhaka with the northern districts. (Image generated using AI)

Bangladesh-India relations: The Bangladesh Railway is set to import 200 broad-gauge (BG) coaches from India. Railway Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Bangladeh Parliament that the country will receiving coaches, financed by the European Investment Bank from this year, The Daily Star reported.

The minister added that 200 BG coaches will be inducted into the Bangladesh Railway fleet between June 2026 and December 2027. He further said that new train routes will be determined once the coaches are received.

The minister was responding to questions from Jamaat MPs Ilyas Molla and Ruhul Amin during a question-and-answer session.

Modernisation of Bangladesh Railway

According to The Daily Star, the minister also stated that plans are underway to procure 260 broad-gauge passenger coaches, 46 broad-gauge locomotives, and 50 metre-gauge locomotives in the near future. It will enhance passenger comfort and improve railway revenue through freight services, he said.

The minister added that the number of intercity trains connecting Dhaka with the northern districts will be increased once the new coaches from India are received. Currently, 15 intercity trains operate on this route.

Expansion of Bangladesh Railway

According to the report, Bangladesh Railway is undertaking expansion projects to develop new broad-gauge and dual-gauge lines. At present, the country has a total railway network of 3,428.09 km, comprising 1,591.43 km of metre-gauge, 1,066.60 km of broad-gauge and 770.06 km of dual-gauge tracks.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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