Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails Near Guwahati; No Fatalities
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru station in Guwahati. No fatalities reported, and relief operations are underway.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125) met with a derailment on the morning of November 11, 2026, near the Digaru railway station on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. While the incident caused significant disruption to rail services, authorities have confirmed that there were no fatalities, and all passengers are reported safe.
Details of the Derailment
The accident occurred at approximately 6:54 a.m. while the train was being diverted to facilitate the passage of another service. According to preliminary reports from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the locomotive and five to six coaches jumped the tracks. The derailment reportedly happened after the loco pilot encountered difficulties in properly controlling the train's speed while approaching the station.
Emergency Response and Relief Operations
Although initial reports indicated that several passengers sustained injuries during the incident, NFR officials have assured that no lives were lost. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Northeast Frontier Railway, stated that senior railway officials and emergency relief teams were immediately dispatched to the site to manage the situation.
The General Manager of the NFR, along with other high-ranking railway authorities, has traveled to the location to oversee the rescue and relief efforts. To minimize inconvenience to the travelers, the railway administration has already arranged for an alternative train to transport the affected passengers to their final destinations.
Ongoing Investigation
While relief and rescue operations are currently in full swing, a technical investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the derailment. Authorities are working to understand whether the incident was due to a technical failure or operational issues during the diversion process.