Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails in Assam; Locomotive and Five Coaches Overturn
No injuries reported; passengers shifted to an alternative train as General Manager reaches Digaru accident site.
Locomotive and five coaches derail while train was being received at Digaru station; passengers to be transported to destinations by an alternative train
GUWAHATI, November 11, 2026: An unfortunate railway accident was reported at Digaru Railway Station in Assam on Wednesday morning when the locomotive and five coaches of Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express derailed while the train was being received at the station. According to information released by the Ministry of Railways, the incident occurred at approximately 06:54 hours on November 11, 2026.
The train was being received at Digaru Railway Station to give precedence to another train when the incident took place. As per the preliminary information provided by the Ministry of Railways, the Loco Pilot could not control the speed of the train, resulting in the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
The Railway Ministry confirmed that all passengers travelling on the train were safe and no injuries had been reported in the incident. This provided significant relief amid concerns following the derailment of multiple coaches.
Locomotive and Five Coaches Derail
Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express was approaching Digaru Railway Station when the incident occurred during the process of receiving the train at the station.
The train was required to give precedence to another train as part of the operational arrangements. However, the Loco Pilot was unable to control the speed, leading to the derailment.
The extent of the derailment, according to the initial information released by the Ministry of Railways, involved the locomotive and five coaches.
The incident disrupted normal railway operations in the affected section, prompting the railway administration to initiate immediate relief and rescue arrangements.
Relief and Rescue Operations Launched Immediately
Following the incident, the railway administration immediately initiated relief and rescue operations. Railway officials and concerned teams were mobilised to reach the accident site and undertake necessary measures.
The General Manager, along with other senior railway officials, proceeded to the site to supervise the situation and coordinate the response.
The deployment of senior officials is expected to facilitate the assessment of the incident, coordination of restoration activities and arrangements for the affected passengers.
Railway authorities are also expected to undertake a detailed examination of the derailed locomotive and coaches to determine the extent of damage and identify the operational circumstances that led to the incident.
Alternative Train Arranged for Passengers
In a move to minimise inconvenience to passengers, the railway administration has arranged an alternative train to transport those travelling on the affected Kolkata–Sairang Express to their respective destinations.
The Ministry of Railways stated that passengers were being shifted to an alternate train following the incident.
The arrangement is aimed at ensuring that passengers can continue their journeys without having to wait for the restoration of the affected train service.
With all passengers reported safe and no injuries confirmed in the initial official communication, the immediate focus of the railway administration remains on passenger assistance, relief operations and the restoration of normal train services.
Senior Officials Reach Accident Site
The General Manager and other railway officials have proceeded to Digaru to oversee the relief and rescue operations.
The railway administration will assess the condition of the affected track, locomotive and coaches before undertaking restoration work.
Further details regarding the accident, restoration of the railway section and the impact on other train services are awaited.
The incident once again highlights the importance of strict adherence to operational speed restrictions and safety procedures, particularly while receiving trains at stations and regulating precedence movements.
The Ministry of Railways has confirmed that all passengers aboard Train No. 13125 Kolkata–Sairang Express are safe, while alternative transportation arrangements and relief operations are underway.
