- Source: Aujuri railway station
Aujuri Railway Station (Station Code: AUJ) is a railway station located in the Morigaon district of Assam, India. It is part of the Northeast Frontier Railway zone.
Train accident
On 16 April 2014, around 2:15am Guwahati bound BG Express derailed derailed between Aujuri and Jagiroad station, it's leading to approx. 45–50, injuries. At the time of the accident, the train was carrying around 700 passengers. Out of the nine derailed coaches, four fell into a ditch next to the track. About 200 meters of the track were damaged.
Later on July 9, 2024, a tragic incident took place near Aujuri Railway Station, when a passenger train collided with an adult male elephant crossing the tracks, resulting in the death of that elephant and raising concerns about wildlife safety along railway corridors.