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Maitree Express flagged off

April 14, 2008
Maitree Express, a passenger train service between India and Bangladesh, began its operations on Monday after a gap of over four decades.

Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee flagged off the train from eastern Kolkata on the first day of the Bengali New Year.

Passengers in Kolkata expressed delight at being able to visit Bangladesh through the 'Maitree Express'.

Video: ANI

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