Freight train derails in Jessore

However, no one was reportedly injured in the derailment. The accident caused train communication of Khulna district with rest of the country suspended for five hours. Besides, the situation halted Khulna-bound Chitra, Simantho and a freight train and Kapotakko, Rupsa and a Benapole-bound commuter train at different points on the route for the period. Jessore Railway Junction Assistant Station Master Saiduzzaman said four boogies of a stone-laden train veered off the track at the station around 4:30am while it was taking preparation to unload stone. Being informed, a salvage train from Khulna rescued the boogies around 9:30am and the stranded trains started moving towards their destinations.