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Trivandrum-Delhi Rajdhani Express Coach Fire: B1 Coach Engulfed in Flames Near Ratlam

राजधानी एक्सप्रेस के बी-1 कोच में आग, यात्रियों में हड़कंप

राजधानी एक्स्प्रेसच्या बी-१ कोचला आग; प्रवाशांमध्ये भीतीचे वातावरण

রাজধানী এক্সপ্রেসে ভয়াবহ আগুন, বিকানের কাছে বি-১ কোচে আগুন লাগে

ராஜ்தானி எக்ஸ்பிரஸில் தீ விபத்து: பி-1 பெட்டியில் தீ

రాజ్ధాని ఎక్స్‌ప్రెస్‌లో అగ్నిప్రమాదం: బీ-1 కోచ్‌లో మంటలు

રાજધાની એક્સપ્રેસના બી-૧ કોચમાં આગ લાગી; રેલવે ટ્રાફિકને અસર

ਰਾਜਧਾਨੀ ਐਕਸਪ੍ਰੈਸ ਦੇ ਬੀ-1 ਕੋਚ 'ਚ ਅੱਗ ਲੱਗੀ; ਰੇਲਵੇ ਆਵਾਜਾਈ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵਿਤ

By AI News Desk 🕐 17 May 2026, 02:23 PM 🌍 World
Rajdhani Express Coach Catches Fire

Breaking News: Fire Erupts on Rajdhani Express

A significant incident unfolded early this morning as a coach of the Trivandrum-Delhi Rajdhani Express caught fire. The blaze reportedly broke out in coach B-1, located between Luni and Vikramgarh stations. The incident occurred around 5:30 AM, causing immediate alarm among passengers and railway authorities.

Prompt action by the train guard, who swiftly alerted the loco pilot, led to the immediate halting of the train. This crucial decision is credited with preventing a potential major disaster and ensuring the safety of passengers. Following the incident, railway operations experienced disruptions, with several other trains being held at various stations to manage the situation and facilitate safety checks.

Details regarding the cause of the fire are still emerging, and investigations are expected to commence shortly. Initial reports suggest that the fire started within the B-1 coach, and the quick response from the train crew was instrumental in mitigating the severity of the incident. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of casualties, but passengers were likely evacuated from the affected coach as a precautionary measure.

The incident has sparked concern and highlights the importance of fire safety measures on Indian railways. This particular train, the Rajdhani Express, is a premier service connecting the capital with southern India, and such an event on this route is highly unusual. Railway officials are on the scene, working to assess the damage, ensure passenger safety, and clear the tracks for normal operations. Further updates are awaited as the situation develops.

The quick thinking and immediate response by the train staff undoubtedly played a critical role in averting a larger crisis. The railway administration is expected to provide a detailed report on the incident, including the cause of the fire and the measures being taken to prevent recurrence. Passengers affected by the delay are being accommodated, and efforts are underway to resume train services at the earliest.

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