Six Coaches Of Kolkata-Sairang Express Derail In Assam, Several Passengers Injured

At least seven passengers were injured after the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Assam on Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred at around 6:54 am when the train was being moved onto a track to allow another train to pass. Six coaches and the locomotive went off the tracks, triggering an immediate rescue operation. According to initial reports, several of the affected coaches were air-conditioned compartments. The injured passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

The train was travelling from Sairang in Mizoram to Kolkata, West Bengal, when the accident took place. Witnesses at the site reportedly heard a loud noise as the train was changing tracks.

Railway Officials Rush To Accident Site

Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway, confirmed the incident to news agency ANI. He said six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express had derailed at Digaru Railway Station at approximately 6:54 am. He also stated that no casualties had been reported at the time.

Indian Railways subsequently issued a statement explaining that the accident occurred while Train No. 13125 was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train. According to the Railways, the loco pilot was unable to control the train’s speed, resulting in the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.

Alternative Arrangements Made For Passengers

In its statement, Indian Railways said that all passengers were safe and that no injuries had been reported. However, this differed from preliminary reports that indicated at least seven passengers had sustained injuries.

The railway authorities said rescue and relief operations were initiated immediately, while the General Manager and other senior officials were dispatched to the location to assess the situation.

Arrangements were also being made to transport passengers to their respective destinations through an alternative train service. Railway officials were monitoring the situation and overseeing restoration work following the derailment.