Sairang-Kolkata Express Derails Near Digaru in Assam: Indian Railways Shares Route & Safety Status
There was a derailment of the train Kolkata-Sairang Express in Assam at Digaru Railway Station in the district Kamrup Metropolitan on 11 November 2026, affecting the rail services. The incident took place at around 6:54 in the morning and caused the derailment of the engine and five passenger coaches.
According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) officials, the derailment took place and they sent senior railway officials to the scene. The chief minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that the government of Assam was cooperating with the Ministry of Railways in handling the situation.
What Happened Near Digaru Station?
The accident occurred on Train No. 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express running between the stations of Chitpur, Kolkata, and Sairang, in Mizoram state near Aizawl.
As per the statement by the NFR, the train was being received at Digaru railway station to give way to another train, but owing to the fact that the pilot was unable to control the speed of the train, it caused a derailment of the locomotive and five coaches.
Rescue operations were undertaken immediately after the incident by the railway authorities. The General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, along with some senior officials, visited the accident spot.
Passenger Safety and Injury Reports
At first, the railway officials reported that all passengers were safe and there were no injuries among them. Nevertheless, according to the Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma, four passengers were slightly injured.
Moreover, the state government has claimed that the passengers who have been stranded had all their basic needs fulfilled while the rail authorities have found other means for them to complete their travel.
There were no reports about deaths by the time November 11 update was made.
Alternative Arrangements and Route Disruptions
The derailment resulted in problems with the movements of trains through the area of Digaru and other areas. The Guwahati-Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express running through Panbari and the Coimbatore-Silchar Express running through Panikhaiti have been regulated by the railway authorities.
A replacement train was also made available to help passengers reach their destinations. Work for the restoration of the area started for removing the coaches that had derailed.
Passengers passing through the affected area were instructed to follow the updates of the railways.
What Happens Next?
Railway safety and operations in the Northeast region have once again come under scrutiny due to this accident. The investigators would have to look into the aspects of train speed, braking capacity, and signals among others in order to determine the actual cause.
The Kolkata-Sairang Express train is the vital railway link between West Bengal and Mizoram. It is imperative for Indian Railways to get its operations back on track.
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