Train derails again in Mymensingh

Mymensingh’s rail communication with Chattogram and Netrakona districts was suspended as a train derailed in Mymensingh city on Sunday morning.

The wheel of a goods-laden boogie of Chattogram-bound ‘Nasirabad Express’ train veered off the rail track Shamvuganj area at about 9:15 am, halting the train link of Mymensingh with Chattogram, Netrakona, and Jaria, Netrakona.

Mymensingh Railway Police Station sub-inspector Mirza Mohammad Mukta confirmed the incident.

As a result of the disruption, Dhaka-bound ‘Haor Express’ train was stuck at Shyamganj and Jaria-bound ‘Balaka Express’ stranded at Mymensingh Railway Station, he said.

The disrupted communication became normal around 12:15, said sub-inspector Mirza Mohammad Mukta.

Earlier on Saturday, a compartment of the Dhaka-bound ‘Balaka Commuter’ train derailed at the same line. Later, the railway communication was restored after two and a half hours.