Bhairab train collision: Rescue operation ends after 15 hours

The rescue operation of the Bhairab train collision, which claimed at least 17 lives, has been completed after 15 hours.

It was possible to remove the coaches from the two lines at 4:20am on Tuesday, and the line was fully ready for train movement at 6:30am.

However, it is expected that it may take more than a day for the services to return to normal.

Currently, trains are running at a speed of 10kmph on the accident-hit rail track. Trains will run at this speed until further notice.

So far, several investigation committees have been formed for the Bhairab train collision.

On Tuesday morning, the Fire Service and Civil Defence formed a five-member probe body. 

Fire Service Officer-in-Charge (Media) Shajahan Shikder said the probe body has been asked to submit a report within five working days. 

In connection with the accident, Bangladesh Railway on Monday suspended the locomaster, assistant locomaster, and guard of the container train involved in the Bhairab train collision.

On Monday evening, at least 17 people were killed and dozens were injured when a cargo train rammed into two bogies of a passenger train at Bhairab Rail Station in Kishoreganj.

The accident took place at 3:50pm when the cargo train hit the Dhaka-bound Egarosindhur Godhuli Express, which was coming from Kishoreganj.