Rajdhani Express derails in Assam: Railways cancels, regulates, short-terminates 25 trains today – full list

Rajdhani Express Train Accident in Assam, Cancelled Trains: According to NFR, the passengers of the affected coaches have been temporarily accommodated in the vacant berths available in other coaches. The derailment effected train after detaching the affected coaches has left the site for Guwahati at 06-11 hrs.

Rajdhani Train Accident: The loco pilot on observing the herd of elephants applied emergency brakes. (Image generated using AI/Gemini)

Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express accident, Rajdhani Train Accident Today in Assam: Indian Railways has regulated the movement of 25 trains following the derailment of Mizoram’s first Rajdhani Express, operating between Sairang and New Delhi. The incident occurred around 02:17 hours in the Jamunamukh–Kampur section under the Lumding Division, which falls within the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

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Train accident in Assam

In a statement, Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said: “Train no. 20507 DN Sairang – New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment of the locomotive and five coaches of the train. However, there are no casualties or injuries to any passenger.”

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Train accident in Hojai

Sharma also stated that the area is about 126 km away from Guwahati. “Accident Relief trains along with officials from the divisional HQ is already at site,” he added.

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Train accident today, Train accident news

According to the railways, the incident took place at a location which is not a designated elephant corridor. “The loco pilot on observing the herd of elephants applied emergency brakes. However elephants dashed with the train,” the CPRO said.

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Rajdhani Express derail

Sharing a post on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered a detailed inquiry into the incident and directed the Forest Department to secure wildlife corridors, particularly during periods of low visibility.

We are deeply saddened by the death of seven elephants – three adults and four calves – in a tragic train collision earlier today.

I have directed the Forest Department to conduct a detailed enquiry on this deeply disturbing accident and take steps to further secure our…

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) December 20, 2025

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Rajdhani Express accident in Assam: Full list of trains affected

Trains Cancelled on December 20, 2025

15927

Rangiya – New Tinsukia

Express

12067

Guwahati – Jorhat Town

Jan Shatabdi Express

15888

Guwahati – Badarpur

Vistadome Express

15928

New Tinsukia – Rangiya

Express

15666

Mariani – Guwahati

Express

55660

Lumding – Guwahati

Passenger

12068

Jorhat Town – Guwahati

Jan Shatabdi Express

15887

Badarpur – Guwahati

Vistadome Express

55601

Guwahati – Lumding

Passenger

Source: Northeast Frontier Railway

Express InfoGenIE

15769

Alipurduar – Mariani

Short Terminated At

Digaru

Cancelled Between

Digaru – Mariani

15770

Mariani – Alipurduar

Short Originated From

Digaru

Cancelled Between

Mariani – Digaru

Source: Northeast Frontier Railway

Express InfoGenIE

Trains Regulated by Northeast Frontier Railway

12423

Dibrugarh – New Delhi

Rajdhani Express (19-12-2025)

May be regulated enroute suitably

22504

Dibrugarh – Kanyakumari

Vivek Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

15612

Silchar – Rangiya

Express

Regulated at Lanka

22502

New Tinsukia – SMVT Bengaluru

Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

15604

Ledo – Guwahati

Intercity Express

Regulated at Jamunamukh

15960

Dibrugarh – Howrah

Kamrup Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

15616

Silchar – Guwahati

Express

Regulated enroute suitably

15910

Lalgarh – Dibrugarh

Avadh Assam Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

15818

Naharlagun – Shokhuvi

Donyi Polo Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

12504

Agartala – SMVT Bengaluru

Humsafar Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

13174

Sabroom – Sealdah

Kanchanjunga Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

22503

Kanyakumari – Dibrugarh

Vivek Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

05905

Dibrugarh – Lucknow

Special

Regulated at Dimapur

15610

Sairang – Guwahati

Express

May be regulated enroute suitably

Source: Northeast Frontier Railway

Express InfoGenIE

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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