MYANMA Railways has announced plans to introduce online ticket sales for trains No 61 Up and No 62 Down operating between Yangon and Bagan in the near future. Currently, Yangon-Bagan train tickets are being sold at Yangon Railway Station and Bagan Station, one day in advance for ordinary class seats and three days in advance for upper class seats and sleeper options. MR said Yangon-Bagan train tickets will be sold soon via the Online Rail Transport System (ORTP) website. The Yangon-Bagan train departs Yangon Railway Station every Friday and returns on Tuesday.
However, Myanma Railways (MR) said there are currently no plans to introduce diesel-electric multiple unit (DEMU) trains on the route, despite the planned introduction of online ticketing. The Yangon-Bagan train stops at 23 stations: Thayawady, Letpadan, Minhla, Okpo, Gyobingauk, Zigon, Nattalin, Paungde, Padeegon, Thaegon, Sinmeeswe, Pyay (Shwetaga), Aunglan, Satthwa, Taungdwingyi, Myothit, Natmauk, Layeain, Thahmya, Pinchaung, Kyaukpadaung, Ngaminmae and Sute, along the journey.
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