Train Services Affected After Fire Incident in Kota Division

A fire incident was reported early Saturday morning in Train No. 12431, the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express, between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations in Madhya Pradesh.

According to railway officials, the fire occurred near the rear SLR and B-1 coach of the train while it was passing through the Kota division.

Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Jain said the incident was reported around 5:15 am. Railway staff immediately initiated evacuation procedures and safely deboarded all passengers from the affected coach.

Officials detached the impacted coach from the rest of the train to prevent the spread of the fire. Fire brigade teams, railway authorities, ambulances, and local civil administration personnel were rushed to the site for emergency response operations.

Saurabh Jain stated that the fire had been almost completely brought under control and that three fire brigade units were engaged in the operation alongside railway officials.

Additional railway coaches were being arranged from Kota to facilitate onward travel for passengers. Officials said the unaffected portion of the train was expected to resume its journey within 30 to 45 minutes, following which restoration work on the railway track would begin.

The incident caused temporary disruption to rail traffic in both directions, affecting approximately five to six trains.

Passengers were advised to seek updates through the Indian Railways website or the railway helpline number 139.

Railway authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire.