Assam train derailment LIVE updates: Six coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derail
No injuries reported so far; alternate trains arranged to to help passengers reach their destinations
Assam's Digaru railway station witnessed a derailment of six coaches of the Sairang-Kolkata Express train on November 11, 2026. The incident occurred when the loco pilot allegedly failed to control the train's speed, prioritizing another train. Despite the derailment, all passengers are reported to be safe with no injuries. Relief and rescue operations are currently underway, and passengers are being transported to their destinations via alternate trains.
The exact cause of the derailment remains under investigation. This incident echoes a similar accident in June 2024, where a collision between two trains near New Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, caused the derailment of eight coaches.
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Also reported by 3 other outlets
- Mizoram-bound Kolkata-Sairang Express train derails in Assam indianexpress.com
- Several coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derails at Digaru in Assam thehindu.com
- Passenger train derails at Digaru railway station in Assam's Kamrup hindustantimes.com
