Train operations on Lalmonirhat-Burimari railway route have remained suspended for the past five days as locals continue a blockade demanding the direct launch of the intercity train "Burimari Express" on the route.

According to railway authorities, four passenger trains operate daily on the Lalmonirhat-Burimari route.

But since Monday, train services have been halted due to the ongoing blockade.

Nur Alam, Station Master of Patgram Railway Station, said, “Train movement remained suspended on Lalmonirhat-Burimari route since Monday due to the blockade. Four trains usually run on this route every day.”

He added that the protest began over the demand to operate the Burimari Express directly from Burimari to Dhaka.

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“Only higher authorities can confirm when the train will begin direct operations,” he said.

ATJ Siddiqui, president of “Patgram Sangram Unnayan Parishad”, said locals made this demand several times in the past through blockades on  roads and railways.

“The railway authorities have promised at least five times, with specific dates, to launch the Burimari Express directly from Burimari. As they failed to keep their promises, we resumed the blockade. The protest will continue until our demand is met.”

Abdullah Al Mamun, Divisional Commercial Manager (DCM) of Lalmonirhat Railway Division, said the authorities are preparing to launch the direct intercity train from Burimari to Dhaka, but several logistical arrangements are still in progress.