Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station on the outskirts of Guwahati on Wednesday, resulting in injuries to several passengers. The incident occurred at approximately 6:54 a.m. local time when the train was traveling from Sairang in Mizoram toward Kolkata.
The derailment involved the locomotive and at least six coaches leaving the tracks. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), confirmed the incident and stated that no casualties had been reported as of the initial announcement. “Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 a.m. today. So far, no casualties have been reported. Our senior officials have rushed to the spot,” Sharma told IANS.
Senior officials from the Northeast Frontier Railway arrived at the scene immediately after receiving reports of the accident. Railway personnel and rescue teams were deployed to assess the extent of the damage and provide assistance to affected passengers. Local authorities joined the response efforts to manage the situation and coordinate relief measures.
Teams are currently working to clear the damaged section of the railway line to restore train movement. While the derailment is expected to disrupt services on this route, the specific duration and extent of the disruption were not immediately known. The cause of the accident remains unclear, and railway authorities are expected to conduct a detailed investigation to determine why the train left the tracks.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express serves as a critical rail link between Mizoram and eastern India, enhancing connectivity for the northeastern state. Until the investigation is complete and the track is repaired, services on this corridor face potential interruptions. Officials have not provided further details on the cause or a timeline for full service restoration.
