The baggage compartment of the Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi caught fire at Ghaziabad railway station on Saturday morning (March 20). The cause of the fire has yet to be determined by officials. So far, no injuries or fatalities have been noted.
The fire was reported at 7 a.m. on Saturday in Shatabdi Express, according to the fire department. Six fire tenders were dispatched right away. The fire was discovered in the train’s last bogie, which contained the train’s generator and baggage. The train’s bogie was separated from the rest of the train, and the fire extinguishing process began. The coach’s doors were jammed shut, and the fire had to be put out by cracking them. the officials said there have been no injuries or fatalities.
A big fire broke out on the Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express near the Kansro area a week ago due to a short circuit.
“About 7 am today, generator & luggage compartment of Shatabdi Express caught fire. It was immediately separated from the train. 4 fire tenders doused the fire after breaking the window. No casualty, reason unknown on what caused the fire, probe underway,” Sushil Kumar, Chief Fire Officer said.
To control the fire, baggage is being unloaded; otherwise, it will be impossible to douse it. “Once it’s fully taken down, possessions will be confiscated and sent to a forensic investigation to determine what caused the fire,” Ashutosh Gangal, General Manager Northern Railway, said.
Additionally, a fire on the 13th floor of the Eastern Railway’s office in Kolkata claimed the lives of nine people earlier this month, including rail employees and fire officers.
Following a series of fires in trains and railway facilities, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal directed officers to focus on fire prevention measures, detect fire safety violations, and ensure general alertness for passengers smoking on board.
“Railway operations remain focused on safety, and no one should let their guard down on that front. At a review meeting, the minister stated that “all safety measures in the running of trains need to be thoroughly reviewed and rechecked by all concerned.”
