A major fire broke out in the B1 AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (12431) early Sunday (May 17) morning near Ratlam district in Madhya Pradesh. The incident reportedly took place around 5:30 am between the Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations, near Alot railway station, under the Kota Rail Division.
Officials said the blaze was quickly contained and no casualties or injuries were reported in the incident. Railway staff immediately initiated emergency protocols after smoke and flames were noticed inside the coach.
The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, and an investigation has been launched to determine what triggered the incident. Authorities are examining the affected coach and related equipment.
Following the incident, an Accident Relief Train was dispatched from Ratlam to assist in restoration and safety operations. Ratlam Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) also left for the spot to monitor the situation and oversee further action.
Railway officials stated that timely intervention by onboard staff and emergency teams helped avert a major mishap on the busy route connecting Kerala with the national capital.