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Fire erupts in Punjab train coach, all passengers rescued safely
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:42 PM
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A fire broke out in a coach of a passenger train in Punjab, but all travelers were evacuated without injuries.
A fire ignited inside a passenger train coach traveling through Punjab on Monday, prompting an immediate evacuation. Railway staff detected the blaze shortly after it started and initiated emergency protocols to ensure passenger safety.
The coach was swiftly cleared, and none of the roughly 70 passengers suffered injuries. Local fire‑rescue teams arrived within minutes, extinguishing the flames and conducting a thorough sweep of the carriage.
Railway officials later confirmed that the incident is under investigation to determine its cause. They reiterated that safety measures are being reinforced across the network to prevent similar occurrences.
The swift response was praised by commuters, who expressed relief at the unharmed outcome. Authorities have urged passengers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity on trains.
The incident caused temporary delays on the route, but services resumed after the affected coach was removed for inspection.
The coach was swiftly cleared, and none of the roughly 70 passengers suffered injuries. Local fire‑rescue teams arrived within minutes, extinguishing the flames and conducting a thorough sweep of the carriage.
Railway officials later confirmed that the incident is under investigation to determine its cause. They reiterated that safety measures are being reinforced across the network to prevent similar occurrences.
The swift response was praised by commuters, who expressed relief at the unharmed outcome. Authorities have urged passengers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity on trains.
The incident caused temporary delays on the route, but services resumed after the affected coach was removed for inspection.