The Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station near Guwahati in Assam on Wednesday morning after the locomotive and five passenger coaches left the tracks. According to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the incident occurred while the train was being received at the station to give precedence to another train. Railway officials said the locomotive pilot was unable to control the train’s speed, leading to the derailment. Relief and rescue teams were immediately deployed, and an alternative train was arranged to help passengers continue their journey.

Railway authorities stated that all passengers were safely evacuated and initially reported no injuries. Passengers onboard described feeling the train shake violently before the engine derailed, causing panic inside the coaches. Officials have not yet confirmed the exact reason behind the accident, and a detailed technical investigation has been launched to determine whether mechanical failure, operational issues or other factors were responsible for the derailment.

The accident temporarily disrupted train services in the region as recovery operations continued to clear the affected tracks. Senior Northeast Frontier Railway officials visited the site to monitor restoration work and ensure passenger assistance. The derailment has once again drawn attention to railway safety, with investigators expected to examine the train’s braking system, track conditions and operational procedures before submitting their final report.