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Dhaka-Sylhet rail link snapped

Sylhet’s rail communication with Dhaka and other parts of the country was cut off on Wednesday evening after the Sylhet-bound Paharika Express train derailed in Fenchuganj.

“Two compartments of the train veered off the track on the Moglabazar-Maizgaon section around 7 pm on Wednesday, halting train movement,” said Md Nurul Islam, manager of Sylhet Railway Station.

Sylhet-bound Kalni Express and Jayantika Express trains from Dhaka got stuck following the derailment, he added.

“Necessary measures are being taken to normalize the train movement,” added the manager.

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Dhaka-Sylhet rail link snapped

Update Time : 11:05:06 pm, Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Sylhet’s rail communication with Dhaka and other parts of the country was cut off on Wednesday evening after the Sylhet-bound Paharika Express train derailed in Fenchuganj.

“Two compartments of the train veered off the track on the Moglabazar-Maizgaon section around 7 pm on Wednesday, halting train movement,” said Md Nurul Islam, manager of Sylhet Railway Station.

Sylhet-bound Kalni Express and Jayantika Express trains from Dhaka got stuck following the derailment, he added.

“Necessary measures are being taken to normalize the train movement,” added the manager.