Fire on Rajdhani coach prompts emergency measures; no casualties reported
Fire on Rajdhani coach prompts emergency measures; no casualties reported
A blaze in the B-1 coach of a Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district triggered swift safety steps; all passengers safe as coach was detached and safety protocols activated.
A fire broke out in the B-1 air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday morning. The blaze affected 68 passengers aboard the train around 5:15 am, prompting emergency safety measures and rapid response from railway staff.
The affected coach was detached from the rake, and the overhead electric supply was switched off to ensure safety for passengers and crew. All passengers were deboarded, and arrangements were made to accommodate them in other coaches for the remainder of the journey up to Kota.
The Divisional Railway Manager of Ratlam arrived at the scene, and an accident relief train also reached the spot to assist with operations and safety checks. The cause of the fire is under investigation, with officials noting that there were no injuries reported among the passengers or crew.
In the wake of the incident, authorities emphasized the effectiveness of established safety protocols for long-distance trains and the rapid coordination between railway divisions to minimize disruption and safeguard travelers.
