Fire Erupts on Train Journey from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Thiruvananthapuram

Incident Overview

On Sunday, chaos ensued among passengers aboard the Rajdhani Express traveling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Thiruvananthapuram when a fire broke out unexpectedly. Passengers noticed smoke emanating from one of the AC coaches and promptly alerted railway staff, leading to the train being halted as a precaution.

Railway officials and personnel acted swiftly, ensuring that all passengers were evacuated safely. Initial reports suggest that the fire may have originated from a malfunction in the electrical system of the AC coach. However, investigations are ongoing to determine the exact cause of the incident.

Following the event, teams from the Railway Protection Force, fire department, and local administration arrived at the scene. Rescue operations commenced rapidly, and the fire was brought under control shortly thereafter. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries among the passengers.

Railway authorities emphasized that passenger safety is their top priority and arrangements were made to transfer passengers to other coaches to continue their journey. The incident did cause a temporary disruption in train operations.

In the aftermath of the incident, railway officials have ordered a technical investigation. They stated that necessary actions will be taken based on the investigation report to prevent such occurrences in the future.