"This train is a gift for city residents and an effort to connect Dhuri with other major cities of neighbouring states, also it would boost movement of people, business.
"This train is also beneficial for the Dera Sacha Sauda followers going to Sirsa," Singla, who represent Sangrur Lok Sabha constituency said.
Dhuri-Bhatinda junction passenger train would start from Dhuri daily at 4 am and reach Bathinda Junction at 06.25 am via Barnala, Tapa, Rampura Phul.
On its return journey, the train would start at 7.35 pm and reach Dhuri at 10.15pm.