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Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails Near Guwahati
11 Nov
Summary
- Five coaches and the engine of a train derailed near Guwahati.
- No fatalities or injuries were reported by railway officials.
- The train was en route to Sairang near Aizawl from Kolkata.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express experienced a derailment involving its locomotive and five coaches near Digaru railway station, close to Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 6:54 am. Railway officials stated that all passengers aboard the train were safe and that no injuries were reported.
The train was traveling from Kolkata towards Sairang, a location near Aizawl in Mizoram. An official explanation suggested the derailment happened as the train was being received at Digaru station, possibly due to the loco pilot attempting to manage speed while giving precedence to another train.
Despite official reports of no injuries, some eyewitnesses claimed otherwise. A recovery train was dispatched to the site to manage the rescue operations and clear the tracks. Senior railway officials, including the NFR General Manager, proceeded to the location to assess the situation. Passengers are being accommodated on an alternative train to reach their destinations.
