Fire Breaks Out in AC Coach of Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, No Casualties Reported
Fire erupts in AC coach of Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express in MP's Ratlam; no casualties

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A fire erupted in an air-conditioned coach of the Rajdhani Express traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated within 15 minutes, and no injuries were reported. The incident disrupted rail traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route, affecting several other trains.
- 01The fire broke out at 5:15 am in the B-1 coach while the train was en route to Delhi.
- 02The Rajdhani Express had departed from Ratlam Junction at approximately 3:45 am.
- 03The affected coach was evacuated in just 15 minutes, with no injuries reported among passengers.
- 04A second luggage-cum-guard van was also damaged in the fire.
- 05Railway authorities dispatched a relief train and a tower wagon for rescue and restoration efforts.
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On Sunday morning, a fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Rajdhani Express, which was traveling from Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi, in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred at around 5:15 am in the B-1 coach, prompting swift action from railway officials. All 68 passengers were safely evacuated within 15 minutes, and fortunately, there were no casualties. The train had departed from Ratlam Junction at approximately 3:45 am. The fire also caused damage to the second luggage-cum-guard van attached to the affected coach. Railway authorities quickly switched off the overhead electric supply and extinguished the fire. The train resumed its journey at around 9:45 am, expected to reach Kota station in Rajasthan by 11 am, where an additional coach will be attached to restore full capacity. The incident disrupted rail traffic on the Delhi-Mumbai route, affecting the schedules of several trains, and railway officials provided helpline numbers for passengers seeking information. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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The fire incident disrupted rail services, affecting the schedules of several trains on the busy Delhi-Mumbai route.
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