From The Indian Express · Anish Mondal · · 1m 20s
Fire breaks out on Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura
A fire was reported on train number 12508 travelling from Amritsar to West Bengal on Friday, with no casualties so far.
In brief
A fire was reported on train number 12508 travelling from Amritsar to West Bengal on Friday, with no casualties so far. A fire broke out on the Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday while the train ran from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, with no casualties reported. Originally reported by…
Fire reported on Bengal-bound train
A fire broke out on train number 12508 Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday while travelling from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.
No casualties reported in the incident
A senior railway official from the Ambala Division confirmed the incident. No casualties have been reported so far from the fire.
“No casualties reported yet. The incident took place a little ahead of Rajpura station.”
Railways warn against dangerous items
Earlier this week, Indian Railways advised passengers against carrying inflammable items, explosives or firecrackers on trains, stressing the measure is being strictly enforced during the festive season.
Carrying dangerous goods is prohibited
Under the Railways Act, 1989, carrying inflammable and explosive materials, including firecrackers, gas cylinders, acid, petrol and kerosene, is a punishable offence on passenger trains.
Penalties for violating safety rules
Offenders caught violating safety regulations will face strict legal action, which may include up to three years in jail and heavy fines, along with full legal liability for any loss, injury or damage.
The big picture
A fire broke out on the Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday while the train ran from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal, with no casualties reported.
