In Maligaon area of Assam, Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with elephants, who had come on the railway track, due to which six coaches of the train along with the engine derailed. It is a matter of relief that there is no news of any loss of life or property in this accident. However, 8 elephants died in this incident.
The most reassuring thing about this accident was that no passenger lost his life nor was anyone injured. According to railway officials, the loco pilot applied emergency brakes in time, due to which the damage was limited. The passengers in the train were taken out safely.
Maligaon, Assam | At about 02.17 am, in the Jamunamukh – Kampur section under Lumding Division of NF Railway, Train no. 20507 DN Sairang – New Delhi Rajdhani Express dashed with elephants, resulting in derailment of the locomotive and five coaches of the train. No casualties or…
— ANI (@ANI) December 20, 2025
Repeated incidents happening in elephant corridor
The area where this accident occurred is already known as Elephant Corridor. Movement of wild elephants is often seen here. In the past also, incidents of collision of trains with wildlife have been reported on this railway section, regarding which concern has been raised at the local level.
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