Kolkata-Sairang Express derails at Digaru railway station in Assam
All passengers remained safe after the locomotive and several coaches jumped the tracks on Wednesday morning.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125) derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district at approximately 6.54 am on Wednesday, November 11, according to reports by The New Indian Express and The Sentinel.
The incident occurred while the Mizoram-bound train was being moved to a secondary line to allow another train to pass. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) KK Sharma stated that the locomotive could not control its speed during this movement, resulting in the derailment of the engine and five coaches.
All passengers on board were reported safe by the NFR. The railway authorities arranged an alternative train to transport the stranded passengers to their destinations.
Senior railway officials, including the NFR General Manager, reached the site to oversee relief and rescue operations. Heavy machinery and accident relief trains have been deployed to the station to clear the wreckage and repair the tracks.
While a local resident suggested a possible brake failure, the NFR attributed the derailment to the locomotive pilot's inability to manage the train's speed. Officials are conducting an investigation into the cause of the accident.