New Delhi: Five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam at 6.54 am on Wednesday, disrupting the train’s journey from Kolkata to Mizoram.
The Railway authorities confirmed that all passengers were safe, although a few sustained minor injuries.
According to the Railways, the incident occurred when the train was attempting to give passage to another train. However, the locomotive pilot reportedly failed to maintain control of the speed, causing the engine and five coaches to go off the tracks.
Rescue and relief operations were launched immediately after the accident, with railway officials reaching the spot to oversee the response. The affected passengers are being transported to their destinations through an alternative train arranged by the Railways.
Authorities are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the derailment.
Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that all passengers are safe.
In a post on X, he said: “4 sustained minor injuries and are receiving care. We’re working closely with @RailMinIndia on this situation. All stranded passengers have been provided with basic necessities and alternative travel train has been arranged for the journey.”
