They had fled across the border to Bangladesh amid heavy fighting between the Myanmar military and rebel insurgents in Rakhine
Train services partially resume after derailment in Sirajganj
Train services have partially resumed partially six hours after derailment of Rangpur Express in Sirajganj.
Published : 14 Nov 2019, 06:13 PM
Updated : 14 Nov 2019, 06:13 PM
The train’s engine and power car caught fire when it went off the tracks near the Ullapara Railway Station around 2:30pm on Thursday.
Abdul Al Mamun, divisional transport officer of Bangladesh Railway (West), said the services resumed when the derailed compartments were removed from the broad-gauge lines around 8:30pm.
It would take another 10 to 12 hours to repair the meter-gauge tracks, he said.
Among the trains stuck due to the derailment, Rangpur Express and Lalmoni Express use meter-gauge lines, he added.
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