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The Kolkata‑Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning when the driver could not control speed, causing the locomotive and five coaches to leave the tracks. A senior Northeast Frontier Railway official said all passengers were safe, while the Assam chief minister reported four people with minor injuries. More than 300 passengers, most from West Bengal, were on the train. Railway authorities responded by establishing helpdesks at several stations to assist those affected. The incident has renewed focus on rail safety measures.
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No injuries reported so far; alternate trains arranged to to help passengers reach their destinations
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A locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning, prompting the Northeast Frontier Railway to launch relief and rescue operations. No injuries or casualties have been reported, the CPRO, Northeast Frontier Railway, said…
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Six coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang express have derailed at Digaru railway station at around 6:54 a.m. today
RSS excerpt
The Kolkata-Sairang Express incident has brought renewed attention to rail safety and the safeguards in place to avoid a major mishap.
