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Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed in Assam as driver lost control (Img: IANS)
Guwahati: Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed at Assam's Digaru railway station after the driver could not control the train's speed. All the passengers are safe after the locomotive and five coaches derailed.
The accident occurred at around 6:45 a.m. The Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express was entering Digaru railway station to give precedence to another train. The derailment disrupted train operations on the route.
Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, said that the Loco Pilot was unable to control the speed of the train, which resulted in the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
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“An unfortunate incident of derailment occurred at around 6.54 a.m. while the train was being received at Digaru railway station. The locomotive along with five coaches derailed. All passengers are safe, and no injuries have been reported,” Sharma said.
The clarification came after initial reports suggested that several passengers may have sustained injuries in the accident.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that four passengers received minor injuries and are safe, being treated in hospital. He also said that the state authorities are coordinating with Railways.
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All passengers are safe. 4 sustained minor injuries and are receiving care. We're working closely with @RailMinIndia on this situation.
All stranded passengers have been provided with basic necessities and alternative travel train has been arranged for the journey.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) November 11, 2026
Railway authorities immediately launched relief and rescue operations at the site. The General Manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway, along with other senior officials, rushed to Digaru station to monitor the situation and restoration work.
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The officials said that passengers of the affected train have been taken to their respective destinations through an alternative train arrangement. They also said that the affected section is being cleared to restore the movement of trains.
Officials said an enquiry has been ordered to ascertain the circumstances leading to the derailment. The Kolkata–Sairang Express connects Mizoram with Kolkata and other parts of eastern India.
