The Kolkata-Sairang Express went off the tracks in Assam on November 11, 2026, leaving four passengers with minor injuries. The locomotive and five passenger coaches were affected near Guwahati at approximately 6:54 AM at Digaru Railway Station in Kamrup (Metropolitan) district.
Rescue operations began immediately, and railway authorities arranged an alternative train to transport stranded passengers. No fatalities have been reported so far.
Key Highlights
- Date: November 11, 2026
- Train: Kolkata-Sairang Express (13125)
- Location: Digaru Railway Station, Assam
- Derailment: Five coaches and its locomotive
- Injuries: Four passengers sustained minor injuries, confirmed, with an estimation of eight passengers being injured.
- Deaths: None reported
- Route: Kolkata to Sairang, Mizoram
What Happened to the Kolkata-Sairang Express?
According to Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the accident occurred while the train was entering Digaru Railway Station to give precedence to another train.
The loco pilot reportedly could not control the train’s speed, resulting in the locomotive and five passenger coaches derailing.
The train was travelling from Kolkata towards Sairang in Mizoram. Senior railway officials, including the NFR General Manager, proceeded to the accident site to oversee rescue and restoration operations.
How Many Passengers Were Injured?
Initial railway statements indicated that no injuries had been reported. However, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma later confirmed that four to eight passengers sustained minor injuries and were receiving medical attention.
He also stated that stranded passengers were provided with necessities and that an alternative train had been arranged for their onward journey.
No deaths have been reported in the incident till now.
Did Brake Failure Cause the Train Derailment?
A video reportedly recorded inside the locomotive cabin has surfaced on social media, raising questions about a possible braking problem.
In the footage, the loco pilot can reportedly be heard discussing brake-pipe pressure and saying that the emergency brake was not responding.
However, railway authorities have not independently authenticated the video or confirmed its contents as the cause of the accident.
NFR’s preliminary explanation attributes the accident to the loco pilot’s inability to control the train’s speed while giving precedence to another train. The exact technical cause remains subject to investigation.
Railway Safety Concerns After Assam Train Derailment
A video reportedly recorded inside the locomotive cabin has raised concerns about a possible emergency braking failure. However, the exact cause of the accident has not yet been officially established.
Northeast Frontier Railway has initiated an investigation to determine why the train could not stop while entering the loop line at Digaru Railway Station.
Railway authorities have also completed restoration work and arranged alternative transportation for affected passengers.
The investigation is expected to establish whether the derailment resulted from a technical malfunction, operational error, or another factor.
