A direct train service on Panchagarh-Dhaka route is scheduled to be launched on November 10, aiming to ease communications with the country's northern district.
At present, Drutojan Express and Ekota Express trains ply on Dhaka-Dinajpur route. The passengers of Dinajpur-Panchagarh route were being deprived of direct train service with Dhaka.
The two trains will ply on Panchagarh-Dinajpur route following new schedule while on Dinajpur-Dhaka route as per old schedule, reports UNB.
Besides, Suttle train service on Dinajpur-Panchagarh route will be closed.