Several coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail near Guwahati, passengers injured

New Delhi: A major train accident occurred early this morning near Digaru in Guwahati. Several coaches, including the engine, of the Kolkata-Sairang Express (13125) traveling from Kolkata to Sairang derailed. The accident reportedly occurred around 6:54 am. 

Following the accident, there was widespread outcry at the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. According to information received from the railways, about 6 to 7 coaches, along with the engine, derailed. Some coaches collided with each other and scattered.

Relief and rescue operations underway

According to the Northern Frontier Railway (NFR), senior officials arrived at the scene as soon as they received information about the accident. Relief and rescue operations are underway in full swing. The railway has also dispatched a relief train to the scene. Police, Railway Protection Force, and local administration teams are also present at the scene. Passengers are reportedly being transferred by another train.

Indian Railways said that the loco pilot could not control the speed of the train, due to which the train derailed. According to the Railways, no passenger or staff member lost their life in this accident and no one was injured. According to the statement issued by the Railways, this incident occurred on November 11, 2026 at around 6:54 am. Train number 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express was being stopped at Digaru railway station in Assam. The train was being stopped at the station to give the other train a chance to pass first.

The statement said that while the train was being stopped, the loco pilot was unable to fully control the speed. This resulted in the derailment. The locomotive and five coaches were also derailed in the accident.

NFR Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the incident occurred at 6:54 a.m. He added that no casualties have been reported so far. He further stated that the derailment has completely disrupted rail traffic, causing delays for several trains. He further stated that some trains are being diverted.