Fire Erupts on Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express, 68 Passengers Safely Evacuated
Fire breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, 68 evacuated

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A fire broke out in the B-1 coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, early Sunday morning. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated without injuries, and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
- 01The fire occurred at approximately 5:15 AM in the Kota division of the railways.
- 02Sourabh Jain, the senior railways commercial manager, confirmed that the affected coach was detached from the train.
- 03Overhead electric supply was switched off immediately to ensure passenger safety.
- 04Passengers were accommodated in other coaches for their journey to Kota.
- 05An additional coach will be added at Kota station to restore the train's full capacity.
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A fire incident occurred early Sunday morning in the B-1 coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, which was traveling to Delhi. The fire broke out at 5:15 AM in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh, prompting swift action from railway officials. A total of 68 passengers were safely evacuated from the affected coach, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. Senior railways commercial manager Sourabh Jain stated that emergency measures were implemented immediately after the fire was detected. The affected coach was detached from the rest of the train, and the overhead electric supply was turned off to prevent any further hazards. Passengers were transferred to other coaches to continue their journey towards Kota, and arrangements were made to attach an additional coach at Kota station to restore the train's operational capacity. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by railway authorities, who are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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The incident highlights the importance of safety measures in train travel, ensuring that passengers are protected and can be quickly evacuated in emergencies.
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