Oil-carrying train wagon derails at Lawachhara, rail link with Sylhet suspended and restored

An oil-carrying train (No. 952) derailed in the Panpunji area, approximately 1 km south of the Lawachhara National Park rail gate, Kamalganj, Moulvibazar, on Friday, May 29, 2026. The incident occurred in the afternoon, causing a disruption in rail connectivity between Sylhet and the rest of the country for approximately 5 hours. Railway authorities confirmed no injuries occurred, noting the train was not carrying fuel at the time. The Jayantika Express was left stranded at Shayestaganj station. Recovery operations were conducted using a hydraulic tool van dispatched from Kulaura, and the line was cleared by 8:30 PM.