Several coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derails at Digaru in Assam
The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru station in Assam, India, after the locomotive pilot failed to control the train's speed. No injuries were reported among the passengers, and rescue operations are currently underway.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about railway safety protocols and operational management within the Indian rail network.
Several coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express train derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam early Wednesday (November 11, 2026) after the loco pilot failed to control the train’s speed while giving precedence to another train. All passengers are safe and no injuries were reported, Northeast Frontier Railway said. #WATCH | Assam: A locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125) derailed at Digaru Railway Station in Kamrup (Metro) district at around 6:54 am today. According to Northeast Frontier Railway, all passengers are safe, and no injuries have been reported. Passengers are being transported to their destinations by an alternative train. Relief and rescue operations have been launched.
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