24 Apr 2024 | 09:59 AM UTC
Bangladesh: Passenger train derailment in Cox’s Bazar District, disrupting rail traffic to and from Chattogram as of April 24.
Train derailment in Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh, April 24, disrupts rail services to and from Chattogram. Confirm train schedules.
Three cars of a passenger train derailed near Dulahazra Railway Station, Chakaria Upazila, Cox's Bazar District, the morning of April 24. The accident did not result in casualties. However, train traffic is suspended between Chattogram and Cox's Bazar districts. Officials have not clarified when services will normalize.
Rail service disruptions are likely to continue 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 the Dulahazra Railway Station as clearance works and investigations continue.
The incident site is approximately 29 km (18 miles) northeast of Cox's Bazar city.
Reconfirm the status of rail and road transport if traveling along the impacted route April 24. Heed official traffic and security advisories.
