Only one train will run on Yangon-Mandalay trip and the rest trains will be temporarily suspended, according to Myanmar Railways (MR).
“At the moment, only one train will run on Yangon-Mandalay route. It is No. 5 Up train and will depart at 5:00 am. The other trains are now cancelled,” said an MR official.
Departing from Yangon at 5:00 am, Yangon-Mandalay No.5 Up train will arrive in Mandalay at 10:20 pm, and departing from Mandalay at 5:00 am, Mandalay-Yangon No.6 Down train will arrive in Yangon at 10:30 pm.
“The evening train will now leave at 5:00 am. Only one train. We cannot guess when other trains for Yangon-Mandalay route will be resumed,” he said.
The up-train will only stop at Bago, Toungoo, Pyinmana, Nay Pyi Taw and Thazi stations.
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