Shocking: 5 Coaches of Kolkata–Sairang Express Derail Near Guwahati, All Passengers Safe
In a major early-morning incident on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, five coaches of the Kolkata–Sairang Express along with its locomotive derailed near Digaru railway station on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam.
The mishap occurred around 6:54 am while Train No. 13125 (Kolkata–Sairang Express), travelling from Sairang in Mizoram towards Kolkata, was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train. According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the loco pilot could not control the speed, leading to the unfortunate derailment.
Northeast Frontier Railway officials confirmed that all passengers remain safe and no injuries have been reported so far. Passengers are being transported to their destinations by an alternate train. Relief and rescue operations began immediately, with the General Manager and senior officials rushing to the site.
Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of the Northeast Frontier Railway, stated that senior officials reached the spot promptly and emphasised that there were no casualties. Initial reports had mentioned five coaches, while some updates noted six coaches involved, but the focus remained on the zero-injury outcome.
The Kolkata–Sairang Express serves as a vital rail link connecting Mizoram with eastern India. The incident has once again brought railway safety and infrastructure concerns in the strategically important Northeast region into focus.
Restoration work is underway, and further updates are expected from railway authorities as operations continue at the Digaru site.
