Guwahati, November 11, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Several passengers were injured after six coaches and the locomotive of the Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station on the outskirts of Guwahati early Wednesday, triggering rescue and restoration operations.
The derailment occurred at around 6.54 a.m. while the train was travelling from Sairang in Mizoram towards Kolkata, railway officials said.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), confirmed that six coaches had derailed and said no casualties had been reported so far.
“Six coaches of the Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6.54 a.m. today. So far, no casualties have been reported. Our senior officials have rushed to the spot,” Sharma said.
However, several passengers sustained injuries. The exact number of injured people and the severity of their injuries had not been officially confirmed at the time of reporting.
Senior NFR officials rushed to the site after receiving information about the accident. Railway personnel and local authorities initiated rescue efforts and began assessing the damage, while arrangements were being made to assist affected passengers.
The derailment also disrupted rail movement on the affected section, with restoration teams working to clear the tracks and resume normal operations.
The cause of the accident was not immediately known. Railway authorities are expected to conduct a detailed inquiry to establish the circumstances leading to the derailment.
The Kolkata–Sairang Express is an important rail link connecting Mizoram with eastern India. Further details are awaited as rescue and restoration operations continue.
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