Fire breaks out in B-1 coach of Thiruvananthapuram–Nizamuddin Rajdhani express; no casualties reported

A fire broke out in the B-1 coach of Train No 12431 Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express on Sunday. All passengers were evacuated safely, with no injuries or casualties reported. Authorities are investigating the cause, and firefighting efforts are underway.

West Central Railway of Kota Division said, “A fire was reported in B-1 coach (near SLR end) of Train No. 12431 Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express between Luni Richha (LNR) and Vikramgarh Alot (VMA) at Km 729/02 (Loco) & 728/14-16 (SLR) in Down direction. All passengers of the affected coach were safely deboarded. No injury or casualty to any passenger or railway staff. OHE supply was cut immediately.”

Elaborating on the incident, the authorities said, “The affected B-1 coach was detached from the rake. Railway employees and officers rushed to the spot and are engaged in firefighting operations. Train No. 12955 was held at Mahidpur Road (MEP). The section will be cleared shortly. The cause of the fire is being investigated.”