Freight rail services, once considered a cost-effective and dependable alternative to road transport, are currently facing a significant breakdown. The primary cause is an acute shortage of functional locomotives. This operational crisis has led to massive delays, with transit times ballooning significantly; a trip that should take 9.5 hours is now requiring up to 75 hours to complete.
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Locomotive shortage cripples freight train operations
An acute shortage of serviceable locomotives has severely disrupted freight rail services, causing a 9.5-hour journey to take up to 75 hours.
Source: TBS Bangladesh