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India may consider Maitree Express relaunch via Padma Bridge

An IGRM meeting was held to discuss the resumption of cross-border train services, including the Maitree, Bandhan, and Mitali Express.

The Business Standard ยท 11 September 2026, 8:10 AM

An Inter-Governmental Railway Meeting (IGRM) was convened to address the resumption of cross-border railway operations between India and Bangladesh. The discussions focused on restarting services such as the Maitree, Bandhan, and Mitali Express, alongside making decisions regarding related operational issues.