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GAIBANDHA, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS) - Train services resumed early today through Pirgachha railway station after remaining suspended for more than 10 hours due to the derailment of a commuter train.

Earlier, the Lalmonirhat-bound commuter train Padmarag from Santahar entered Pirgachha station around noon on Tuesday to give way to the Santahar-bound Dolonchapa Express coming from the opposite direction. 

While shifting from the loop line back to the main track, six compartments of the commuter train derailed, suspending train movement through the station.

As a result, several trains were stranded at Naldanga, Bamandanga and Chowdhurani stations, while rail communication between Gaibandha and the northern districts of Rangpur, Lalmonirhat and Dinajpur also remained suspended for hours, said Abul Kashem, stationmaster of Gaibandha rail station.

The stranded compartments were rescued and restored to the line by a relief train from Lalmonirhat and train movement resumed around 2:30 am today.