Guwahati/Alive news: The Kolkata-Sairang Express (13125) derailed near Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup district at around 6:54 am on Wednesday. The train’s engine and five coaches went off the tracks, leaving around 50 passengers reportedly injured, according to local residents. However, railway authorities said all passengers were safe.
According to railway officials, the train’s speed could not be controlled while it was being moved to give way to another train. As a result, it collided with barricades placed on the adjacent track, leading to the derailment.
A 45-second video purportedly recorded inside the locomotive cabin has also surfaced. In the video, the loco pilot can be heard reporting technical problems, including a signal failure and a non-functional emergency system. He also mentions that certain systems identified as S9 and A9 were not working.
Rescue Operations Underway
Following the accident, railway officials, staff and rescue teams reached the spot. Passengers were evacuated, and those injured were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. The Railways also arranged another train to transport the stranded passengers.
Local Residents Raise Safety Concerns
A local resident said he reached the accident site after hearing about the incident during his morning walk. He claimed that six coaches had derailed and that the accident site was around 500 metres from Digaru railway station.
The resident suspected brake failure and demanded accountability from the authorities. He also said that several houses were located near the accident site, but no residents were harmed.
The exact cause of the derailment is yet to be established through an official investigation.
