GUWAHATI: On the morning of Wednesday, November 11, the locomotive and five coaches of Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Assam.
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Railway officials said all passengers are safe and no injuries have been reported.
According to a press release from the Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier (N.F.) Railway, the incident occurred around 6:54 am.
The train was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train when the loco pilot could not control its speed, resulting in the derailment.
Relief and rescue operations began immediately. The General Manager of N.F. Railway, along with other senior officials, has proceeded to the site to monitor restoration work.
Railway authorities said arrangements have been made to transport the passengers to their destinations by an alternate train.
Following the incident, train services in the section are being regulated. The 12067 Guwahati–Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express has been controlled at Panbari, while the 15627 Coimbatore–Silchar Express has been controlled at Panikhaiti.
Further updates will be issued as restoration work progresses. The cause of the loss of speed control is expected to be examined as part of the railway's inquiry.
