The Myanma Railways announced it will operate special trains to ensure smooth transportation for passengers returning to their hometowns for the Thingyan holidays.
The special trains will run on the Yangon-Mandalay route from 8 to 13 April, and from 18 to 19 April after Thingyan festival. The Mandalay-Yangon special trains will operate between 9 and 13 April, and from 17 to 19 April post the Thingyan festival.
On the Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon route, special trains will run on 12 April, and on the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw route on 17 April. The Yangon and Mandalay special trains will depart at 4 p.m and arrive at their destinations at 6 a.m. The trains will stop at Togyaunggalay, Bago, Toungoo, Pyinmana, Nay Pyi Taw, and Thazi stations.
Officials from MR have arranged for tickets to be sold at the regular price, and are making preparations for other passenger requirements. Special trains with eight wagons will run 90 rounds daily on the Yangon circular and suburban routes, according to the No.7 division of the MR.
— GNLM
(Translated by La Wonn)
