Fire Breaks Out in AC Coach of Thiruvananthapuram–Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express; No Casualties Reported
- On Sunday, a fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early morning, though Railway officials confirmed no casualties occurred.
- Following the incident, officials immediately cut The Overhead Equipment supply and detached the affected B-1 coach while Railway employees managed fire-fighting operations and passengers were safely deboarded.
- Another train was held at Mahidpur Road due to the fire, while Railway officials stated the affected section between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot will be cleared shortly.
- The West Central Railway, Kota division, told The Indian Express that an additional coach will be attached at Kota station to facilitate the Rajdhani Express's continued movement.
- Senior officers from Kota have arrived at the site, and WCR officials reported the situation is completely under control while the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Fire Breaks Out In Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express, All Passengers Rescued
A fire broke out in the B-1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express near Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, at approximately 5:15 am on 17 May 2026. The incident occurred between Vikramgarh Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota division. All 68 passengers in the affected coach were safely evacuated within 15 minutes. No casualties or injuries among passengers were reported. The fire disrupted train services on the Mumbai…
BIG BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in Rajdhani Express Near Ratlam, Major Disaster Averted
A major accident was narrowly averted near Ratlam when a fire broke out in the B1 coach of the New Delhi–Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express near Alot station. Around 68 passengers were onboard the affected coach when the incident occurred early in the morning. According to initial reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, although an official investigation is still underway. Dense smoke and flames quickly engulfed t…
Madhya Pradesh: Fire Breaks out in Rajdhani Express Near Ratlam; No Casualties Reported
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. "This morning at 5.15 AM, a fire incident was reported in Train No. 12431, the Rajdhani Express travelling from Thiruvananthapuram to Nizamuddin, specifically in the rear SLR and B1 coach of the Kota division. Upon noticing the fire, railway staff promptly evacuated all passengers, separated the affected coach from the rest of the train, and informed the fire brigade, state administration, an…
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