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Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails in Assam
TL;DR
- A train heading to Mizoram from Kolkata derailed in Assam.
- The engine and several coaches went off the tracks at Digaru station.
- Senior railway officials traveled to the site to oversee operations.
Several coaches and the engine of the Kolkata-Sairang Express went off the tracks at the Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning.
The train was traveling from Kolkata to Sairang in Mizoram when the accident occurred as the vehicle was being received at the station.
Rescue operations were initiated immediately following the incident, and senior railway officials arrived at the location to evaluate the situation.
Why It Matters
This incident affects major rail transit routes in the region, drawing attention to railway operations and passenger safety protocols during transit between different states.
Nov 10, 2026 · Updated 11/11/2026, 5:11:59 AM · Reported with: The Hindu, NDTV, Times of India
Sources (3)
NRI Bytes writes its own articles from the reporting below.
The Hindu — Assam train derailment LIVE updates: Six coaches of Sairang-Kolkata Express train derailNDTV — 5 Coaches, Engine Of Kolkata-Sairang Express Derail In Assam, Rescue Ops OnTimes of India — Six coaches of Kolkata-Sairang Express derail in Assam, several injuredUp next · Travel
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