Seven passengers were injured after the Sairang–Kolkata Express derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning (November 11, 2026). The injured were rescued and taken to a hospital nearby. Their medical condition is yet to be confirmed.
The derailment took place at 6:54 am and railway services in parts of Northeast India were disrupted. Railway officials, rescue personnel and emergency teams rushed to the spot while a relief train was sent to help passengers and support rescue operations.
The incident involved the locomotive and several coaches going off the tracks, said Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma.
In a statement to news agency ANI, Sharma said the train was being received at Digaru railway station to give precedence to another train when the incident took place. He added that the locomotive and five coaches derailed after the incident.
Seven Passengers Injured, Rescue Operations Underway
Seven passengers were injured in the derailment and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Rescue teams evacuated passengers from the coaches and got them to safety.
Panic reportedly ensued among passengers, and several people tried to get out of the derailed coaches.
Senior railway officials were also sent to the accident site to oversee rescue work, assess the situation and coordinate assistance for passengers.
A relief train was arranged to help passengers and support the emergency response. Authorities are also securing damaged coaches and helping passengers get assistance.
At least six coaches of the Kolkata–Sairang Express (13125) derailed at Digaru station near Guwahati, Assam, around 6.54am Wednesday. The loco pilot reportedly failed to control the train's speed while allowing another train to pass. https://t.co/B4hbIKKcSS
— Arvind Chauhan (@Arv_Ind_Chauhan) November 11, 2026
Train Services Disrupted Across Northeast India
The derailment has disrupted railway operations on important routes linking Assam with other northeastern states.
Train services to Upper Assam were hit, while rail connectivity to Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura was also disrupted.
Several trains were reportedly diverted as railway teams cleared the derailed coaches and inspected the damaged tracks.
Railway authorities are restoring normal operations on the affected section. Passengers travelling through this area may experience delays and changes in route until restoration work is completed.
Railway Authorities Investigating the Cause
The exact cause of the derailment is not yet officially known. Railway authorities are investigating the circumstances in which the train derailed while entering Digaru railway station.
As per the initial statement, the train was being received at the station so that another train could pass. The railway administration is looking into the incident and assessing damage to the locomotive, coaches, and railway infrastructure, etc.
Rescue work, track clearing and restoration are ongoing. More information on the investigation and the condition of injured passengers is awaited.
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