IN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express train near Madhya Pradesh

Updated On: 17 May, 2026 03:55 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

A major fire broke out in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (Train No. 12431) in the early hours of Sunday, while the train was passing through Madhya Pradesh. Pics/videograb (Special Arrangement)

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According to railway officials, the incident took place at around 5:15 am near the Nad–Kota section between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations. Pics/videograb (Special Arrangement)

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The fire was reported in the B-1 coach of the premium Rajdhani Express

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Railway staff acted swiftly after noticing smoke and flames near the SLR end of the B-1 coach

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All passengers travelling in the affected coach were safely evacuated immediately

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Officials stated that no injuries or casualties were reported in the incident

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As a safety measure, the overhead equipment (OHE) power supply was switched off soon after the fire was detected. The affected coach was detached from the train to stop the blaze from spreading to other coaches

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