NF Railway Restores Services After Kolkata-Sairang Express Derailment
NF Railway restores normal services after the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru. No injuries reported as special trains assist passengers.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) has successfully restored normal train operations following the derailment of the Kolkata–Sairang Express at Digaru station. The incident, which occurred in the Guwahati–Lumding section, caused temporary disruptions to the regional rail network, but authorities have confirmed that no casualties or major injuries were reported.
The derailment took place at approximately 06:54 hrs while the train was maneuvering to enter the loop line to allow another service to pass. During this process, the locomotive and five coaches went off the tracks. Railway officials responded immediately to the situation, prioritizing both passenger safety and the restoration of the rail lines.
Swift Relief and Operational Recovery
NF Railway mobilized rapid relief measures to assist those affected by the disruption. Stranded passengers at the site were immediately provided with essential supplies, including food and drinking water. To ensure that travelers could continue toward their destinations, a special replacement train was arranged, departing Digaru at 11:30 hrs for Sairang.
Senior officials, including the General Manager of NF Railway, visited the site to oversee the relief operations and initiate a thorough investigation into the cause of the derailment. Following intensive track clearance and restoration work, normal movement through the UP line has been restored, and traffic across both UP and DOWN lines has returned to regular schedules. Trains that were previously held at intermediate stations have since resumed their journeys.
Despite the recovery, some specific services were cancelled due to the initial disruption:
- Train No. 75727/75728 (Guwahati – Haibargaon – Guwahati) DMU on 11th November
- Train No. 15676 Guwahati – New Jalpaiguri Intercity Express on 11th November
- Train No. 15675 New Jalpaiguri – Guwahati Intercity Express on 12th November
To assist passengers and their families, NF Railway has activated several helpline numbers:
- Katihar: 9002041806, 9002041952, 9771441956
- Kishanganj: 06456226794, 06456226795
- New Jalpaiguri: 6287699880
- Guwahati: 03612731621, 2731622, 2731623
- Lumding: 03674263858, 265958, 263831
- Badarpur: 03843269546, 269548, 268424, 269547
- Silchar: 03842245414, 245419, 245423