Freight train services resume between Bangladesh and India after nine months, with the first shipment arriving at Birol railway station from Radhikapur, India. Freight train operations between the two countries officially resumed via the Birol land border in Dinajpur, Bangladesh, from Radhikapur railway station in Uttar Dinajpur, India.
The Indian freight train completed formalities at Radhikapur railway station and reached Birol railway station in Dinajpur via the Birol land port. Sources indicate that the freight train carrying imported goods from India is scheduled to be unloaded on Friday morning. After unloading, the train will return to India via the same route. According to railway authorities, train services for both passengers and freight between the two countries were suspended in July last year due to the political situation in Bangladesh. Freight transport between India and Bangladesh will continue through three major routes via West Bengal—Gede-Darshana, Petrapole-Benapole, and Radhikapur-Birol.
