The locomotive and five coaches of the Kolkata-Sairang Express derailed at Digaru station in Assam at around 6.54 am on November 11, railway officials said.
Train No. 13125 was being received at the station to give precedence to another train when the loco pilot could not control its speed, they said.
All passengers were safe and no injuries were reported. They were being shifted to an alternate train.
Relief and rescue operations began after the derailment. The General Manager and other officials proceeded to the site.
