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Train derails in Kishoreganj, rail link halted

November 26, 2023, 09:23 AM

Train derails in Kishoreganj, rail link halted

News Desk

Two compartments of a Dhaka-bound train derailed at a railway station in Kishoreganj‍‍`s Katiadi upazila, resulting in the rail communication on the Mymensingh route being suspended.

The incident took place when the train named Kishoreganj Express-482 was entering Gachihata railway station around 4:15 pm, Saturday.

Kishoreganj railway station master Mizanur Rahman confirmed the matter.

He said two compartments moved down from the railway track after it entered another point making a mistake.

Mentioning that the higher authorities of the railway were informed, Mizan said the rescue operation would be started after a rescuer train arrived there.

However, no casualties were reported, he added.