Train services on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route resumed 26 hours after a 20-foot stretch of rail line was cut off by unidentified criminals, leading to the derailment of a Mohanganj Express train in Gazipur on Wednesday (December 13). 

Station Master of Joydebpur Railway Junction Hanif Ali confirmed the matter. 

Bhawal Express left Mymensingh at 6:38am today, he added. 

A man was killed and 10 others were injured as seven bogies of a train derailed at Bankharia near Gazipur Railway Station early Wednesday. 

Train communication between Joydebpur and Mymensingh was remained suspended following the derailment.

Police and local people said that the incident occurred as miscreants cut off the rail tracks.

Two committees have been formed to investigate the train accident.

BDST: 1153 HRS, DEC 14, 2023
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