Kolkata-Sairang Express derails near Guwahati in Assam
· India · Indian Express, NDTV, Times of India
The Kolkata-Sairang Express, bound for Aizawl in Mizoram from Chitpur in Kolkata, derailed on the outskirts of Guwahati on Wednesday. Six coaches came off the tracks near Digaru station, causing no reported casualties so far. Senior railway officials from Northeast Frontier Railway are en route to the accident spot to oversee rescue operations. Rescue efforts are currently underway, and no injuries have been confirmed.
Why it matters
The incident disrupts rail connectivity for passengers travelling to Mizoram, stranding those on board and raising safety concerns for the Northeast Frontier Railway network. Commuters and logistics depend on this route for travel to the Northeast.
Read the original report — Indian Express
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