Train engine derails in Gazipur, rail link operational via other line
“The engine derailed on the Mymensingh-bound line, halting train operations in that direction. However, services on the Dhaka-bound line remain unaffected.” the station master said
Train movement on one of the two railway lines connecting Dhaka to the northern region was suspended after a train engine derailed at Joydebpur Railway Station in Gazipur today (23 July).
The incident occurred around 12:30pm when the engine (Locomotive 6513) of the Joydebpur Commuter-3 train, travelling from Dhaka, went off the tracks just before entering the station.
Abul Khayer Chowdhury, station master of Joydebpur Railway Station said, "The engine derailed on the Mymensingh-bound line, halting train operations in that direction. However, services on the Dhaka-bound line remain unaffected."
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He added that the railway authorities have been notified, and recovery operations are underway. Train movement on the suspended line will resume once the derailed engine is salvaged.
As of 2:30pm, the derailed engine had not yet been removed, and train movement on the affected line remained suspended.
