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Train timing chaos causes misery

Although the derailed Panchagarh Express train was rescued at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Friday, Oct 25, 2024, a severe schedule disruption has continued. Passengers at the station are facing extreme delays on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, with each train leaving several hours late and two trains cancelled.

Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Passengers wait at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, for the Rangpur Express, originally scheduled to depart at 9:10am, which had still not left by 1pm. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Trains are arriving at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station several hours behind schedule. Passengers are seen waiting on the platforms after hearing the announcements over the loudspeakers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Trains are arriving at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station several hours behind schedule. Passengers are seen waiting on the platforms after hearing the announcements over the loudspeakers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Several passengers fell asleep in the waiting area at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, while waiting for their delayed trains. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Several passengers fell asleep in the waiting area at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, while waiting for their delayed trains. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Every train was delayed at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, due to a scheduling disruption following two derailments in Dhaka over two days. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Every train was delayed at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, due to a scheduling disruption following two derailments in Dhaka over two days. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Trains are arriving at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station several hours behind schedule. Passengers are seen waiting on the platforms after hearing the announcements over the loudspeakers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Trains are arriving at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Station several hours behind schedule. Passengers are seen waiting on the platforms after hearing the announcements over the loudspeakers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
After two derailments in Dhaka over two days, the schedule chaos led to the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express journeys on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024. Other trains continue to arrive and depart with delays of several hours, stranding many passengers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Crowd of passengers at Dhaka’s Kamalapur Railway Station on Saturday, Oct 26, 2024, after the cancellation of the Jayantika Express and Agnibina Express due to schedule disruptions. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

bdnews24.com

Published : 27 Oct 2024, 12:56 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:39 PM

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