Guwahati, November 11: Normal train operations have been restored following the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express at Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup Metropolitan district. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has confirmed that train services on both the Up and Down lines have resumed normal operations.
According to an official press release issued by NFR on Wednesday, all passengers travelling on the derailment-affected train were transported to Sairang by a special train. The special train departed from Digaru at 11:30 am.
Train No. 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at around 6:54 am while entering the loop line at Digaru railway station in the Guwahati-Lumding section. The train was entering the loop line to give precedence to another train when the incident occurred.
As a result, the locomotive and five coaches were derailed. However, NFR confirmed that there were no casualties or major injuries among the passengers.
The stranded passengers were provided with drinking water and food before being shifted to the special train arranged for their onward journey towards Sairang.
NFR stated that normal train operations through the Up line had been restored, while trains on both the Up and Down lines were running normally. Trains that had been held up at different stations also resumed their onward journeys.
Senior railway officials, including the General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, visited the accident site to supervise the relief and restoration operations. A detailed investigation into the incident has also been initiated.
Three Train Services Cancelled
Meanwhile, three train services have been cancelled following the derailment.
The cancelled services are:
- 75727/75728 Guwahati-Haibargaon-Guwahati DMU: November 11.
- 15676 Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Intercity Express: November 11.
- 15675 New Jalpaiguri-Guwahati Intercity Express: November 12.
Northeast Frontier Railway has expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers and reaffirmed its commitment to preventing such incidents in the future while ensuring the safety and security of railway passengers.
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