Turna Express derails in Brahmanbaria

The rail communications between Dhaka and the eastern zone of the country was disrupted temporarily following derailment of three compartments, including the locomotive, of the Dhaka-bound intercity train near Brahmanbaria railway station early Monday.

The Turna Nishita Express from Chittagong derailed at Morail rail crossing around 3:45am, said Md Shoyeb, station master of Brahmanbaria railway station.

Rail links of the eastern districts including Chittagong, Sylhet, Noakhali, Kishoreganj routes from the capital were restored through alternative line shortly after the disruption due to the derailment, he added.

After the accident, a new locomotive was connected to the train and it left for Dhaka, leaving its derailed compartments, said the station master.

Meanwhile, a relief train from Akhaura rushed to the spot and salvaged the compartments, he added.

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