Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express Coach Catches Fire Near Sirhind; All Passengers Safe

A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express near Sirhind, Punjab. No casualties were reported as passengers were safely evacuated and the blaze was swiftly contained.

Coach of Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express Catches Fire Near Sirhind, No Casualties Reported

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• Garib Rath Express caught fire near Sirhind railway station.
• Smoke seen from coach 19, likely due to short circuit.
• Passengers evacuated safely with few minor injuries.

A fire broke out early Saturday morning in a coach of the Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath Express (Train No. 12204) near Sirhind railway station in Punjab, sparking panic among passengers. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM, when smoke was seen billowing from coach number 19 of the train, officials said.

According to Indian Railways, the fire was likely caused by a short circuit. Railway staff and local firefighters responded swiftly, preventing the blaze from spreading further. Passengers were immediately evacuated and shifted to other coaches as a precautionary measure.

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“The fire has been brought under control, and there are no casualties,” a railway spokesperson confirmed, adding that only a few passengers suffered minor injuries while exiting the coach during the evacuation.

Fire tenders were promptly deployed to the scene, and the flames were extinguished within a short time. The affected coach remains on the track, which has been temporarily closed for movement until it is cleared.

Railway authorities said the damaged coach will be moved in a few hours, after which normal train operations will resume. Meanwhile, passengers from the affected coach are being accommodated in another train to continue their journey toward Saharsa.