A fire broke out in the generator coach and an adjoining passenger car of the Shri Ganganagar Humsafar Express train shortly after its departure from Valsad railway station in Gujarat on Saturday afternoon, railway officials confirmed. The incident occurred around 2 pm as the train was en route to Surat. Thankfully, all passengers are reported to be safe, and no injuries have been reported.
According to a railway official, “A fire broke out in Tiruchchirappalli-Sri Ganganagar Humsafar Express around 2 pm soon after it left Valsad station towards Surat.”
The fire is believed to have originated in the power coach, likely due to a short circuit, before quickly spreading to the adjacent B1 coach. Superintendent of Police Karanraj Vaghela stated that the situation was swiftly brought under control by the emergency response teams.
While the incident understandably caused panic among the passengers, the well-executed response by railway authorities ensured that the train was promptly halted, and all passengers safely disembarked.
Officials are now working to assess the extent of the damage and determine the cause of the short circuit. Passengers have been accommodated and provided with necessary support as they await further instructions.
Summary:
- A fire broke out in Shri Ganganagar Humsafar Express near Valsad station in Gujarat, India.
- The fire originated in the power coach, likely due to a short circuit, and spread to an adjoining passenger car.
- All passengers were safely evacuated, and no injuries have been reported.
- Railway authorities promptly responded to the incident, bringing the fire under control.
- An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the short circuit, and passengers are receiving necessary assistance.
