12 Dec 2023 | 09:32 AM UTC
Bangladesh: Passenger train derailment in Kaunia, Rangpur District, Dec. 12
Train derailment in Kaunia, Rangpur District, Bangladesh, Dec. 12, disrupts rail services to various cities. Confirm train schedules.
A passenger train derailed near Kaunia Railway Station in Kaunia, Rangpur Division, the morning of Dec. 12. The accident did not result in casualties. However, rail services are suspended towards Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, and Rangpur cities.
Rail service disruptions are likely in the impact area over the coming hours. Demand for alternative transport and congestion on alternative routes is likely. Ground transport delays may occur near Rajapur Railway Station as clearance works and investigations continue.
The incident site is approximately 50 km (31 miles) east of Saidpur City.
Reconfirm the status of rail and road transport if traveling along the impacted routes Dec. 12. Heed official traffic and security advisories.
