JESSORE: Rail communications of Khulna halted with other parts of the country as a compartment of a goods-laden train derailed in Jessore Sadar on Tuesday morning.

Sub-Inspector of Jessore railway police outpost Moni confirmed the matter to banglanews.

The Parbatipur-bound train derailed in Singia area halting the rail links.

Dhaka-bound Chitra Express stranded at Naoapara station and three more trains are waiting to start for respective destinations leaving hundreds of passengers in sufferings.

BDST: 1140/1151 HRS, FEB 17, 2015