A bomb wrecked part of the train tracks between Bagan and Kyaukpadaung in Mandalay Region, forcing officials to shut down service between the two stations while crews fixed the damage. Workers got the line running again that same afternoon after regional authorities and security checked out the blast site.
Anti-government groups have been hitting railways hard since early 2021, with over 80 mining attacks on tracks and stations, nearly 180 explosions targeting bridges, and more than a dozen arsons at stations and worker housing. The government says these attacks mess with public safety and undermine stability, drawing heat from regular people.
Anti-government groups have been hitting railways hard since early 2021, with over 80 mining attacks on tracks and stations, nearly 180 explosions targeting bridges, and more than a dozen arsons at stations and worker housing. The government says these attacks mess with public safety and undermine stability, drawing heat from regular people.
