Train derails in Thakurgaon

Several hundred passengers of a local train remained stranded as five bogies of the train derailed at Kujishahar in Sadar yesterday.
However, there was no report of casualties. The Parbatipur-bound train, coming from Panchagarh, was moving slowly during the accident that took place at about 5:00pm.
Sources said poor condition of the rail tracks is responsible for the accident.
Train movement on Parbatipur-Panchagarh route remained suspended due to the accident, a local railway official said, adding that the train service may resume this afternoon.