Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties
A fire occurred in an AC coach of the Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, but no injuries were reported. The incident took place early in the morning, prompting immediate safety measures and the evacuation of passengers. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by railway officials.
- ▪The fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express.
- ▪Emergency measures were implemented, including detaching the affected coach and switching off the overhead electric supply.
- ▪All 68 passengers were safely deboarded and arrangements were made for their accommodation in other coaches.
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A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early on Sunday (May 17, 2026), railway officials said.No casualties have been reported in the blaze that broke out at 5:15 a.m. in the Kota division of the railways.The fire broke out in the B-1 coach carrying 68 passengers prompting emergency measures, senior railways commercial manager Sourbah Jain said.The affected coach was detached from the rake, and overhead electric supply (OHE) was promptly switched off to ensure safety.All the passengers were deboarded from the train.
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