Two coaches of Tista Express become detached in Gafargaon
Photo: Agamir Somoy
Two coaches of the intercity Tista Express train became detached after their coupling hooks broke in Gafargaon, Mymensingh. Train services on the Dhaka-Mymensingh route were suspended for about 30 minutes following the incident. However, no casualties were reported.
H.M. Bashar, in-charge of the Gafargaon Railway Police Outpost, confirmed the incident to Agamir Somoy.
According to railway sources, the intercity Tista Express, bound for Dewanganj from Dhaka, left Gafargaon Railway Station at around 10:30 am. Later, before entering Dhala Railway Station in neighboring Trishal upazila, the coupling hooks connecting two coaches broke at kilometer 268/7 of the railway track. As a result, coaches numbered 1014 and 1028 became detached from behind the locomotive.
After realizing what had happened, the driver promptly stopped the train, preventing a major accident. Train services on the railway line remained suspended until 11:30 am. following the separation of the coaches. During this time, other trains on the route were also stranded at various stations.
Mohammad Hanif Mia, stationmaster of Gafargaon Railway Station, said railway workers were at the scene repairing the coupling hooks of the detached coaches. After the repairs were completed, the train departed again for Dewanganj.
