Kolkata-Sairang Express derails in Assam near Digaru station
The locomotive and five coaches of the train derailed on Wednesday morning, though no casualties were reported by the Northeast Frontier Railway.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed while entering Digaru Railway Station in the Kamrup (Metro) district of Assam at approximately 6.54 am on Wednesday, according to reports from Urban Acres and ANI.
The locomotive and five coaches of Train No. 13125 were involved in the incident as the train was being received at the station to allow the Jan Shatabdi Express to pass.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) chief public relations officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated that the derailment occurred because the loco pilot was unable to manage the train's speed. Sharma confirmed that all passengers were safe and no major injuries were reported.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma noted on X that four people sustained minor injuries and were receiving care. He added that stranded passengers were provided with necessities and an alternative train was arranged for their journey.
The incident disrupted two other services, with the Guwahati-Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express controlled at Panbari and the Coimbatore-Silchar Express controlled at Panikhaiti.
Senior railway officials, including the general manager, have reached the site to oversee restoration work. The railway has stated that an investigation will be conducted to find the cause of the derailment.