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Karmabhoomi Express Hit by Massive Fire in Punjab; Short Circuit Suspected
✍️ India Today
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:43 PM
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A significant fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express in Punjab, with authorities suspecting an electrical short circuit as the primary cause.
A major fire incident occurred involving the Karmabhoomi Express while it was in transit through Punjab. The blaze engulfed four separate coaches of the train, causing significant damage to the railway stock.
Initial assessments by railway authorities suggest that a short circuit is the likely cause of the fire. Safety teams were deployed to the site to extinguish the flames and secure the area.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the electrical safety of the train's infrastructure. While the specific location within Punjab where the fire broke out was not detailed in the immediate report, the event has drawn attention to maintenance protocols for long-distance express trains.
Railway officials are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to assess the extent of the damage to the coaches.
Initial assessments by railway authorities suggest that a short circuit is the likely cause of the fire. Safety teams were deployed to the site to extinguish the flames and secure the area.
The incident has raised concerns regarding the electrical safety of the train's infrastructure. While the specific location within Punjab where the fire broke out was not detailed in the immediate report, the event has drawn attention to maintenance protocols for long-distance express trains.
Railway officials are expected to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and to assess the extent of the damage to the coaches.