Guwahati (Rajeev Sharma): A railway incident was reported in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district on Wednesday morning after six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express went off the tracks at Digaru railway station. Railway authorities have confirmed that no casualties have been reported so far.
The derailment occurred around 6:54 am, according to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer of Northeast Frontier Railway. Speaking to ANI over the phone, Sharma said senior railway officials had been sent to the spot to assess the situation and oversee the response.
The railway spokesperson confirmed that there were no reports of deaths or injuries at the time of the initial update. However, further details about the incident, including the number of passengers affected and the circumstances that led to the coaches leaving the tracks, have not yet been made available.
The incident has prompted railway officials to reach Digaru station, while additional information from the authorities is awaited. Updates regarding restoration work and any impact on train operations are also expected.
