Kolkata-Sairang Express coaches derail near Guwahati in Assam
Four people sustained minor injuries after the locomotive and several coaches jumped the tracks at Digaru on Wednesday morning.
The locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru in Assam's Kamrup district on Wednesday morning, according to reports from Hindustan Times and Business Standard. The incident occurred at approximately 6.54 am as the train was approaching the Digaru railway station.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that four people suffered minor injuries and were taken to the Sonapur Primary Health Centre. Sarma noted that all passengers remained safe and that the government is working with the Ministry of Railways to manage the situation.
A spokesperson for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said the derailment happened while the pilot was slowing down to allow another train to pass. The spokesperson added that the locomotive and five coaches were involved in the accident.
NFR officials confirmed that a special train was sent to the site to transport stranded passengers to their destinations. Passengers have been provided with food and drinking water, and normal train operations on the section have since been restored.
The accident caused disruptions to several services, including the Alipurduar-Mariani Intercity Express and the Guwahati-Haibargaon DMU. Helpline numbers have been activated in Katihar, Kishanganj, New Jalpaiguri, Guwahati, Lumding, Badarpur, and Silchar to assist travellers.