Rail communication between Natore and Dhaka resumed Sunday evening after a stoppage of more than two hours, due to the derailment of a train at Abdulpur Junction in the northern district.
The Dhaka-bound Padma Express train from Rajshahi veered off the tracks at Abdulpur Junction Station around 4:45pm, according to Nizam Uddin, the station master.
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Meanwhile, train movement through alternative lines remained normal, he added.
A relief train from Ishwardi went to the scene to salvage the derailed train and after over 2 hours’ efforts, the rail communication resumed around 7 pm, the official added.
There was no report of any casualty in the accident.
Source: United News of Bangladesh