Kolkata-Sairang Express derails near Digaru station in Assam
A locomotive and five coaches derailed on Wednesday morning while the train was being received at the station.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup (Metro) district at approximately 6.54 am on Wednesday, according to reports from The Tribune and The Indian Express.
The incident occurred as the train was being received at the station to allow another train to pass. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) official Kapinjal Kishore Sharma stated that the loco pilot was unable to manage the train's speed, leading to the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
While BusinessLine reported that several passengers were feared injured, NFR officials stated that all passengers are safe and no injuries or casualties have been reported.
Relief and rescue operations were launched immediately following the incident. A recovery train has been sent to the site to assist with rescue efforts and to clear the tracks.
The General Manager and other senior officials have travelled to the location to supervise restoration work. All passengers are being moved to their destinations using an alternative train.