Five coaches, engine of Kolkata-Sairang express derailed in Assam
Guwahati, November 11: At least five coaches and the engine of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning, according to the Northeast Frontier Railway, which confirmed that all passengers are safe and no serious injuries have been reported in the incident.
According to CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, train number 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express was arriving at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 am on Wednesday. The express was being received at this station, located about 44 km from Guwahati, to give priority to another train. During this, the loco pilot could not control the speed, due to which five coaches including the engine derailed.
Relief and rescue operations were launched immediately after the incident. Alternative trains have been arranged to transport the affected passengers to their destinations. A special train has arrived at the site to ensure the onward journey of stranded passengers. Drinking water and food items have also been provided to the passengers.
Senior officials, including the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, are at the site and monitoring the restoration work. The Railways stated that train operations have been restored on the up line, and trains are running normally on both the up and down lines. Trains held up at various locations will be gradually re-routed to their destinations.
Some local trains have been cancelled or partially terminated due to the incident. Train No. 15769 Alipurduar Junction-Mariani Junction Intercity Express has been partially terminated at Kamakhya, while Train No. 75727/75728 Guwahati-Haibargaon-Guwahati DMU services have been cancelled.
Helpline numbers have also been activated at various railway stations to assist passengers and their families.
Helpline Numbers:
Katihar: 9002041806, 9002041952, 9771441956
Kishanganj: 06456226794, 06456226795
New Jalpaiguri: 6287699880
Guwahati: 03612731621, 2731622, 2731623
Lumding: 03674263858, 265958, 263831
Badarpur: 03843269546, 269548, 268424, 269547
Silchar: 03842245414, 245419, 245423.
