Kolkata-Sairang Express derails near Guwahati station
The locomotive and several coaches of the Mizoram-bound train jumped the tracks at Digaru station on Wednesday morning.
The locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station near Guwahati at approximately 6:54 am on Wednesday, according to reports by Urban Acres and The Sentinel. The train, numbered 13125, was travelling from Kolkata to Sairang in Mizoram when the incident occurred in Assam's Kamrup (Metropolitan) district.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) KK Sharma stated that the derailment happened while the train was being moved to a loop line to allow another train to pass. Sharma said the locomotive could not control its speed during this movement, resulting in the engine and coaches jumping the tracks.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said four people suffered minor injuries in the accident. While some reports indicated passengers were safe, an Eastern Railway official noted that over 300 passengers from West Bengal were on board, having travelled from stations including Kolkata, Naihati, Krishnanagar, and the Malda and Katihar Divisions.
Railway authorities have arranged an alternative train to transport the stranded passengers to their destinations. Helpdesks have been established at Sealdah, Alipurduar, Naihati, and Berhampore Court stations to assist passengers and their families.
The NFR General Manager and other senior officials have proceeded to the site to oversee relief and rescue operations. Heavy machinery and accident relief trains have been deployed to clear the wreckage and repair the tracks.