A video recorded from the locomotive pilot's cabin has emerged, capturing the moments leading up to the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express near Guwahati on Wednesday morning. In the footage, the driver is heard reporting that the signal was red and the train's emergency braking system was non-functional.
“Signal red hai... emergency laga hua hai, lekin kaam nahi kar raha hai. Kuch bhi kaam nahi kar raha hai,” the pilot is heard saying in the recording. Shortly after the communication, the locomotive struck station barricades with a loud thud as it veered off the tracks.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:54 am at Digaru railway station in Assam’s Kamrup (Metro) district. According to the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), the Mizoram-bound Train No. 13125 was being diverted into the station to allow another train to pass when the pilot lost control of the speed.
NFR chief public relations officer KK Sharma confirmed that all passengers remained safe, and no injuries or casualties were reported following the derailment. Passengers are being transported to their final destinations via alternative train arrangements, while senior railway officials, including the NFR general manager, have arrived at the site to oversee recovery efforts.
The derailment has caused disruptions to regional rail traffic. Officials noted that the Guwahati-Jorhat Town Jan Shatabdi Express (Train No. 12067) was held at Panbari station, and the Coimbatore-Silchar Express (Train No. 15627) was regulated at Panikhaiti due to the obstruction.
Key facts
- The derailment occurred at Digaru station at 6:54 am on Wednesday.
- Five coaches and the locomotive were involved in the accident.
- Train No. 13125 is the Kolkata-Sairang Express.
- NFR officials reported zero injuries or casualties among passengers.
- The incident resulted in the regulation of the Guwahati-Jorhat Town and Coimbatore-Silchar express trains.
Why it matters
The incident has significantly impacted rail connectivity in the region, forcing the regulation of multiple long-distance and local services. Railway authorities are currently focused on clearing the tracks and restoring normal operations at Digaru station to prevent further service delays.
Source: Times of India
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