MYANMA Railways (MR) is operating the Yangon-Bago route using new DEMU (Diesel Electric Multiple Unit) carriages, with approximately 700 passengers travelling daily, according to MR Division 7 (Yangon Region).

“The daily number of passengers is around 700, and it is increasing. There are often standing passengers due to the demand. As some stations are still undergoing upgrades, boarding and disembarking can be a little difficult, so we have provided mobile staircases. The DEMU train departs Yangon station at 4:45 pm and reaches Bago station around 7:15 pm. It leaves Bago station at 6 am and arrives in Yangon station around 8:20 am,” said an official from Division-7.

Only personal items are allowed on board, and passengers are prohibited from carrying strong-smelling foods, smoking, chewing betel, or disposing of waste inside the carriages. The fare from Yangon to Darpein is K1,300, while the fare beyond Darpein is K2,500. The train stops at 12 stations, with supervision provided by a rail transport officer, supervisors, and carriage guards.

The No 15 Up and No 16 Down trains started running between Yangon and Bago, using Spain-made DEMU carriages, on the evening of 2 October. — ASH/MKKS