IN PICS: How Andhra Pradesh Express Turned Into A Burning Train

After the train caught fire near the Birlanagar station, located about 12 kms from Gwalior, some passengers pulled the chain and stopped it, and immediately alighted from it.

NEW DELHI: Fire broke out in 4 coaches of Andhra Pradesh Express where thirty seven deputy collectors were on board the train but they were not hurt in the mishap. They were returning from a training

The incident happened near Birlanagar station in Gwalior. The two coaches -- B-6 and B-7 -- of train No. 22416, a fully air-conditioned Express, caught fire around 11.45 am.

All passengers’ are now safe and fire is under control. The train was later sent on its way after the damaged coaches were segregated.