YANGON: Myanmar Railways will operate additional special trains on the Yangon-Naypyidaw, Yangon-Mawlamyine and Yangon-Pyay routes from Nov 20 to 25 to accommodate increased passenger demand during the upcoming Tazaungdaing public holiday period.
According to the Online Railway Ticketing Platform (ORTP) Department, a total of 14 additional train services will be operated, including DEMU, air-conditioned and express special trains. The services will cover routes between Yangon and Naypyidaw, Yangon and Mawlamyine, and Yangon and Pyay, including return journeys.
Under the special train schedule, a Yangon–Mawlamyine northbound special train will begin operating on Nov 20.
On Nov 21 and 24, additional northbound and southbound special train services will operate on all three routes: Yangon-Naypyidaw, Yangon-Pyay and Yangon-Mawlamyine.
On Nov 25, the final day of the holiday period, an additional southbound special train will operate from Mawlamyine to Yangon.
As Tazaungdaing is a peak travel period, passengers are encouraged to book their tickets in advance through the Online Railway Ticketing Platform (ORTP). For further information, travellers can contact the railway hotline at 1188. - Eleven Media/ANN
