Kolkata-Sairang Express derails near Digaru station in Assam
The locomotive and several coaches jumped the tracks on Wednesday morning while the train was being moved to a loop line.
The locomotive and five to six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district at approximately 06:54 am on Wednesday, according to the Indian Express.
The Mizoram-bound train, which travels from Chitpur in Kolkata to Sairang, was being moved to a secondary line to allow another train to pass. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the loco pilot could not manage the speed during this movement, causing the derailment.
While NFR officials initially reported no injuries, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on X that four passengers sustained minor injuries and are receiving care. The Chief Minister added that all stranded passengers have been provided with basic necessities and an alternative train has been arranged for their journey.
Relief and rescue operations began immediately following the incident. The NFR General Manager and other senior officials have proceeded to the site to oversee the recovery and assessment of the derailed coaches and tracks.