Kolkata-Sairang Express derails at Digaru railway station in Assam
The locomotive and several coaches went off the tracks on Wednesday morning, though railway officials stated all passengers are safe.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup district at approximately 6:54 am on Wednesday, according to reports from Times Now and Bhaskar English.
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma confirmed the incident, stating that senior officials have been sent to the site.
The railway authority attributed the derailment to the loco pilot being unable to manage the train's speed while it was being received at the station to allow another train to pass.
While Bhaskar English reported that locals claimed around 50 passengers were injured, the NFR issued a statement saying all passengers are safe and no injuries have been reported.
The NFR statement noted that the locomotive and five coaches derailed, and passengers are being moved to their destinations using an alternate train.
Rescue and relief operations have commenced at the site to assist those affected by the accident.