Daily Sun, Dhaka, Bangladesh, 5/16/24
Bangladesh
Maintenance meltdown causes repeated train derailments
At least 10 incidents of train derailment have occurred across two railway zones of the country recently
At least 10 incidents of train derailment have occurred across two railway zones of the country recently, prompting concerns about the frequency of such incidents.
The ageing and poorly maintained railway lines are suspected to be a significant factor contributing to these repeated derailments.
Investigations by the Daily Sun have revealed widespread rusting of iron sleepers, broken and rotten wooden sleepers, missing joint clips, and loosened nuts and bolts, with many connection points detached.
