Floods halt Cox’s Bazar train services, fares refunded

Train services on the Cox’s Bazar route remain suspended as floodwaters continue to submerge sections of the Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar railway line following heavy rainfall, rough weather, and runoff from nearby hills.

According to Bangladesh Railway Director (Public Relations) Anisur Rahman, the railway track between Janalihat and Sholoshahar stations remains under nearly two feet of water, making it impossible to resume normal train operations.

He said the Paryatak Express, which departed Dhaka for Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday, had its journey beyond Chattogram cancelled due to the flooding. The train has since returned to Dhaka from Chattogram.

Meanwhile, the Cox’s Bazar Express, which left Dhaka on Wednesday, has been stranded at Chattogram Railway Station since early morning.

Railway authorities said the train will not be able to continue to Cox’s Bazar until floodwaters recede from the tracks between the Sholoshahar and Janalihat stations.

Bangladesh Railway has also started refunding ticket fares to passengers affected by the suspension of services.ble to continue to Cox’s Bazar until floodwaters recede from the tracks between the Sholoshahar and Janalihat stations.

Bangladesh Railway has also started refunding ticket fares to passengers affected by the suspension of services.