Fire breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, 68 evacuated
A fire broke out in the Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, leading to the evacuation of 68 passengers. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and all passengers were safely deboarded. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by railway officials.
- ▪The fire occurred in an AC coach of the train at 5:15 am.
- ▪Emergency measures were taken, and the affected coach was detached from the train.
- ▪Passengers were accommodated in other coaches for their journey to Kota.
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- ▪ Fire breaks out in coach of Rajdhani Express, no casualties — The Hindu — Top
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Fire breaks out in Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh, 68 evacuatedNo casualties have been reported in the blaze that broke out at 5:15 am in the Kota division of the railways.Updated on: May 17, 2026 9:43 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Delhi-bound Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early on Sunday, prompting evacuation of 68 passengers.All the passengers were deboarded from the train. None of the passengers sustained injuries.
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