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MYMENSINGH, June 16, 2025 (BSS) - The Balaka commuter train engine derailed at Mymensingh Railway Junction this morning.

The incident occurred around 9:30 am. However, no casualties were reported and there was no major disruption to train movement. 

Confirming the incident, officer-in-Charge of Mymensingh Railway Police Station Akter Hossain said that the Balaka commuter train, which left Dhaka, was heading towards Jaria in Netrokona. 

When it reached Mymensingh Railway Junction, a wheel of the train's engine derailed on line 3, he said.

However, train operations on other lines continued without interruption.

Immediately after the incident, railway rescue workers quickly reached the spot and after half an hour of effort, separated the derailed engine from the train and attached an alternative engine. 

Later, the train set off again towards Jaria at around 10 am. 

Meanwhile, the work to recover the derailed engine is still underway, said the concerned officials.