Fire Destroys Coach of Jaynagar-Udhna Express at Madhubani Railway Station
Bihar: Fire guts coach of Jaynagar-Udhna Express at Madhubani stn

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A fire engulfed a coach of the Jaynagar-Udhna Antyodaya Express at Madhubani Railway Station in Bihar during shunting operations. The incident caused panic among passengers, and an investigation is underway to determine the cause, including potential involvement of anti-social elements.
- 01The fire occurred in an empty coach while the train was stationary at Platform No 3.
- 02The affected coach was completely destroyed, leading to panic at the station.
- 03Divisional Railway Manager Jyoti Prakash Mishra stated that an investigation involving multiple departments is ongoing.
- 04The investigation will consider various aspects, including feedback from the public and employees present at the scene.
- 05This incident follows a similar fire in 2022 involving the Swatantrata Senani Express at the same platform.
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A fire broke out in the empty coaches of the Jaynagar-Udhna Antyodaya Express at Madhubani Railway Station in Bihar on Thursday, completely gutting one coach and causing panic among onlookers. The train was stationary at Platform No 3 during shunting operations when the blaze ignited. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the Samastipur Division, Jyoti Prakash Mishra, announced that officials from various departments, including Safety, Electrical, Operations, and Security, are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. They are considering all possible angles, including the potential involvement of anti-social elements. This is not the first fire incident at this station; a similar event occurred in 2022 when five coaches of the Swatantrata Senani Express caught fire while stationed at the same platform. Further details regarding the cause of the fire and any resulting actions are still pending as the investigation continues.
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The fire incident has raised safety concerns among passengers and railway authorities at Madhubani Railway Station.
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