Kolkata–Sairang Express Derails Near Digaru in Assam; Engine and Five Coaches Affected

A train derailment occurred near Digaru Railway Station in Assam on Wednesday morning, after the locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata–Sairang Express went off the tracks at around 6:54 AM.

The train was travelling from Kolkata to Sairang in Mizoram. According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the incident occurred while the train was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train. Railway officials said the loco pilot could not control the speed, resulting in the derailment.

Railway authorities initially reported that all passengers were safe and that no injuries had been reported. However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma later said that four people sustained minor injuries and were receiving medical care. No fatalities have been reported.

Following the incident, relief and rescue operations were launched at the site. Railway officials, including senior officers of the Northeast Frontier Railway, reached the location to oversee the response and restoration work.

An alternate train was arranged to transport stranded passengers to their respective destinations. Food, drinking water and medical assistance were also provided to passengers at Digaru station.

Restoration work is underway to clear the affected coaches and restore normal train operations. The railway authorities have also initiated an investigation into the incident and its cause.