Six coaches and the engine of the Sairang-Kolkata Express derailed near Digaru in Assam on Wednesday morning. While several passengers are feared injured, no fatalities have been reported so far.
Six coaches and the engine of the Sairang-Kolkata Express train derailed at Digaru near Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday morning, according to official reports.
The incident occurred around 6.54 am near the Digaru railway station in the Kamrup (Metropolitan) district. The train was en route to Kolkata from Sairang, located near Mizoram's Aizawl.
Authorities have confirmed that there are no reports of any fatalities so far, though several passengers are feared injured. Officials stated that the exact number of injuries and the cause of the derailment are yet to be ascertained.
Following the incident, a recovery train was rushed to the spot to carry out rescue operations and clear the blocked tracks.
"Logistics and transportation networks form the critical backbone of regional commerce and supply chain stability. Incidents of this nature highlight the constant operational challenges faced in infrastructure management. For businesses relying on timely movement and passenger transit, ensuring safety protocols and swift disaster response mechanisms remain paramount to maintaining economic continuity and public trust in public assets." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes
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