Mymensingh–Gouripur–Bhairab line is a meter gauge railway line in Bangladesh which is operated and maintained under Bangladesh Railway.

History

In 1912, the construction of the railway line was started and it took six years to complete its construction. After the

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, ownership of the railway line was transferred to the government of Pakistan, before that it was operated by Assam Bengal Railway. 14 passenger trains run regularly on this railway. Due to lack of maintenance for a long time, this line has become a dangerous railway. At present many stations of this railway line are closed.

Branch lines

This railway line has two branches. A branch goes from Gouripur to Mohanganj via Shyamganj. Another branch goes to Jaria Jhanjail via Shyamganj Junction.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mymensingh-Gouripur-Bhairab Bazar line Mymensingh District Netrokona District Kishoreganj District Railway lines opened in 1918 1918 establishments in British India Metre gauge railways in Bangladesh