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 to Jago News.
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.
However, the rescue operation has started, SI Mukta added.
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