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Fatehgarh Sahib: Passengers aboard Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express (Train No. 12204) had a narrow escape after a coach caught fire near Sirhind railway station in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district early Saturday morning. Officials stated that the incident took place at approximately 7:22 am, when flames broke out in the G-19 AC coach as the train was passing Sirhind station. The train had no scheduled stop at Sirhind, and was en route to Ambala Cantt.The Govt Railway Police (GRP), Northern Railway staff, and local fire services responded swiftly to prevent a major tragedy. The fire was quickly extinguished, and all passengers evacuated to adjoining coaches safely. However, one female passenger received minor burns during the evacuation and was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Fatehgarh Sahib. The GRP officials claimed that her condition was stable.Station House Officer, GRP Fatehgarh Sahib, Rattan Lal said, "Initial investigations indicated that an electrical short circuit might have caused the fire, as no evidence of explosives or flammable materials was found at the site. To limit the damage, three affected coaches, including the one on fire, were detached from the rest of the train immediately.HE said, "As soon as the incident was reported, railway authorities swung into action, shifting passengers to other coaches. No casualties have been reported. The train will resume its journey to its destination shortly. The flames have been doused. We are carrying out another search operation inside the burnt bogey. All the passengers were rescued. Besides GRP escort inside train, a rail attendant, Amandeep Singh, played a key role by pulling the chain to stop the train. Later our teams reached the spot and rescued all passengers". Train services were temporarily suspended for repairs and safety inspections, leaving passengers stranded for several hours. Authorities reported that the situation was under control, and a detailed investigation has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause of the fire.The incident highlights the dangers associated with electrical faults in train coaches and the effective, coordinated response of railway and emergency teams that ensured passenger safety. MSID:: 124654929 413 |
NEW DELHI, Oct. 18 (Xinhua) -- A 32-year-old woman received grievous burn injuries when a train moving from India's northern state of Punjab to the eastern state of Bihar caught fire on Saturday, confirmed a local police officer to Xinhua over the phone. The incident happened at the Sirhind railway station in Punjab's Fatehgarh Sahib district. The injured woman was admitted to a local hospital, and was said to be stable. Hailing from Bihar, she was reportedly going home to celebrate the Diwali festival, which falls on Oct. 20. According to the police, fire broke out in the brake system in o ...Read More >
The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar. Fatehgarh Sahib (Pb): A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind railway station here on Saturday morning, officials said. According to the Railway Board, one person sustained minor injuries in the incident, the reason behind which is yet to be ascertained. The fire broke out around 7:30 AM when the train (number 12204) was coming from Amritsar. A Government Rail ...Read More >
Strict action has been initiated against those people who circulate fake videos targeting railways on social media, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Sunday after reviewing crowd management measures at Anand Vihar railway station in Delhi. While speaking to mediapersons, he also appealed to people not to circulate fake videos as this creates confusion among passengers. Vaishnaw conducted a surprise inspection of Anand Vihar station to ensure passenger safety and convenience during the f ...Read More >