Sources said three bogies of a Chittagong-bound express train from Mymensingh went off the track,snapping train service on the route.

The Upokul Express bound for Dhaka, Mohanagar Purobi bound for Dhaka, Nasirabad Express bound for Mymensingh and Godhuli Express bound for Chittagong were stranded at different stations.

Later, two relief trains from Akhaura and Laksam reached the spot at about 8:15pm and started rescue operation.