All Passengers Safe in Assam Train Derailment, Says Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assams CM reports all passengers safe after Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed, with four receiving minor injuries.
Guwahati, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : A train derailment near Digaru, close to Guwahati, occurred on Wednesday morning, involving the Kolkata-Sairang Express. Six carriages, including the engine, went off the tracks. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that all passengers are safe, although four individuals sustained minor injuries and are currently being treated.
On social media platform X, Sarma stated, “All passengers are safe. Four have minor injuries, and treatment is underway. We are collaborating with the Ministry of Railways to manage the situation. Essential supplies have been provided to stranded passengers, and arrangements for an alternative train have been made for their onward journey.”
The Indian Railways provided further details about the incident, which took place around 6:54 AM. The Kolkata-Sairang Express (train number 13125) was halted at Digaru station to allow another train to pass. Unfortunately, the locomotive pilot lost control, leading to the derailment of the train, which included the engine and five coaches.
Initially, the Indian Railways reported that all passengers were safe, with no injuries reported. To ensure passengers reach their destinations, an alternative train has been organized. The Railways mentioned, “Rescue and relief operations commenced immediately. The General Manager of N.F. Railway, along with senior officials, has arrived at the site to oversee restoration efforts.”
Furthermore, the derailment has affected the operations of two other trains. The Guwahati-Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express (train number 12067) has been halted at Panbari, while the Coimbatore-Silchar Express (train number 15627) is halted at Panikhaiti.
