Aizawl: Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee president Lal Thanzara has urged Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to order an immediate, thorough and impartial investigation into the derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express at Digaru railway station in Assam on Wednesday morning.In a letter to Vaishnaw, Thanzara said, “This unfortunate incident raises serious concerns regarding railway safety, operational preparedness and the measures in place to protect passengers.”He said those found responsible must be held accountable and appropriate action taken in accordance with the law. He also urged the railway ministry to implement corrective and preventive measures to strengthen safety standards and prevent similar incidents.According to Northeast Frontier Railway officials, the 13125 Kolkata-Sairang Express was being received at Digaru station to give precedence to another train when the loco pilot allegedly could not control its speed. The locomotive and five coaches derailed at around 6:54 am.
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