Kolkata-Sairang Express Derails Near Guwahati; Five Coaches and Locomotive Affected

Guwahati, November 12, 2026: Five coaches and the locomotive of the Kolkata-Sairang Express (Train No. 13125) derailed at Digaru railway station near Guwahati around 6:54 am on November 11 while entering a loop line to allow another train to pass. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) confirmed that there were no fatalities or major injuries. Stranded passengers were provided food and drinking water before continuing their journey towards Sairang in Mizoram on a special train. The incident led to the cancellation of several train services, but normal operations on both railway lines were subsequently restored. Senior NFR officials visited the site to oversee restoration work and investigate the derailment.