THE extension of the DEMU express train will be launched for the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw railway on 9 October, according to Myanma Railways.

The DEMU express will depart from the Yangon Central Railway Station at noon and arrive at the Nay Pyi Taw Central Railway Station at 5:30 pm, and depart from Nay Pyi Taw at 6 am and arrive back in Yangon at 11:30 am. The Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Yangon schedule will be run by two DEMU trains: the train that departs from Yangon is the No 31 Up-train and the No 7 Up-train, while the train that departs from Nay Pyi Taw is the No 32 Down-train and the No 8 Down-train.

Ticket fees remain unchanged – K19,000 for first class and K28,000 for upper class.

DEMU carriages were launched for the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw train travel on 28 February. DEMU trains draw many passengers due to their comfortable ride and being right on time.

Htun Htun/ZS

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