Train derailment in Pabna halts rail communications with Dhaka

Transport

TBS Report
02 December, 2021, 05:35 pm
Last modified: 02 December, 2021, 09:41 pm

The railway communication between Dhaka and the country's southern and northern parts has been suspended following the derailment of a freight train in Pabna. 

The disruption occurred after 10 bogies of the train separated from the engine at 4:30pm near Boral Bridge Station in Bhangura area of the district. 

Due to the derailment, at least four passenger trains remained stuck at different stations.

A rescue train is working to restore the train service since 6:00pm.

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