The new train service between India and Bangladesh was inaugurated on 14th April 2008. This service was restarted after a gap of 43 years. The train, named Maitree (Friendship) Express, was sent off from Kolkata Terminus for Dhaka at 0710 hrs IST. Photos were shot by members of the IRFCA Kolkata chapter who were at the right place at the right time.
The whole train was decorated with flowers.
Inside of non a/c chair car.
Fuel for the passengers?
Inside of A/C chair car.
Display map of the total route.