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Fire engulfs four coaches of moving passenger train in Punjab, passengers jump off
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 07:01 AM
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A fire broke out on a moving passenger train in Punjab, destroying four coaches and forcing passengers to jump off the train.
A blaze erupted on a passenger train travelling through Punjab, leaving four coaches completely gutted. The fire started while the train was in motion, prompting passengers in the affected sections to leap from the moving carriages to safety.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene and managed to bring the flames under control before the train could be brought to a halt. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire spread rapidly through the interiors of the four coaches, but there has been no official confirmation of injuries or fatalities so far.
Railway authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of damage to the rolling stock. Services on the Amritsar‑Bengal route have been temporarily suspended while safety checks are carried out.
The incident underscores the importance of stringent safety protocols on Indian Railways, especially in densely populated states like Punjab where passenger traffic is high.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene and managed to bring the flames under control before the train could be brought to a halt. Preliminary reports indicate that the fire spread rapidly through the interiors of the four coaches, but there has been no official confirmation of injuries or fatalities so far.
Railway authorities have opened an investigation to determine the cause of the fire and to assess the extent of damage to the rolling stock. Services on the Amritsar‑Bengal route have been temporarily suspended while safety checks are carried out.
The incident underscores the importance of stringent safety protocols on Indian Railways, especially in densely populated states like Punjab where passenger traffic is high.