GUWAHATI: Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Assam this morning, but all passengers are safe and no injuries have been reported, railway officials said.
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The derailment occurred at about 6:54 AM. while the train was being received at the station to allow another train to pass. The locomotive and five coaches were involved.
Relief and restoration operations began immediately. The General Manager, along with senior railway officials, proceeded to the site to oversee the situation.
All stranded passengers were safely accommodated and sent towards their destination, Sairang, by a special train that left Digaru at 11:40 AM. Both the UP and DOWN main lines at Digaru have been restored, and regular train movement is continuing. Rerailing of the derailed coaches is in progress.
Railway authorities said they are closely monitoring the situation and taking all necessary measures to ensure passenger safety and speed up restoration work.
