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Train services on the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route have been temporarily suspended after continuous heavy rainfall and flash floods submerged sections of the railway track, disrupting operations.
The announcement was made on Wednesday morning by Bangladesh Railway Director (Public Relations) Anisur Rahman.
He said the Parjotok Express, which left Dhaka for Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday, was forced to end its journey at Chattogram.
Its onward trip to Cox’s Bazar was cancelled, and the train later returned to Dhaka from Chattogram, he said.
Meanwhile, the Cox’s Bazar Express from Dhaka has been stranded at Chattogram Railway Station since early Wednesday as floodwaters continue to cover parts of the railway line.
Railway authorities said the train will not proceed until the water recedes and the track is safe for operation. Bangladesh Railway has announced ticket refunds for affected passengers.
Passengers unable to continue their journey can collect refunds from the ticket counters at Chattogram Railway Station. Those wishing to return to Dhaka may travel on the Cox’s Bazar Express departing at 4:00pm using their existing tickets.
The adverse weather had already forced the cancellation of Tuesday night’s Parjotok Express service on the same route.
Railway officials said normal services will resume once floodwaters recede and safety inspections confirm the tracks are fit for operation.
