Moving Karmabhoomi Express train catches fire in Punjab
What's the story
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday. The incident caused panic among passengers, but no casualties have been reported so far. The train involved is Train No. 12508 Karmabhoomi Express, which runs between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri.
Cause speculation
Fire suspected to have started from train's pantry
The fire is suspected to have started from the train's pantry and spread to adjoining coaches.
Patiala Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal stated that the train has stopped safely after its safety system was triggered near Sarai Banjara station.
He said, "The fire is being brought under control; senior officials are on-site."
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No injuries have been reported
#WATCH | Rajpura, Punjab: Fire breaks out in 4 coaches of Karmabhumi Express in the Ambala division; no casualties reported
— ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2026
Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that the train stopped safely after its safety system was triggered near Sarai Banjara station. The… pic.twitter.com/ezN6sgNsye
Emergency response
Inquiry ordered into incident
Yashanjit Singh, Senior DCM, Ambala Division, who visited the site, said the primary concern right now is ensuring that the passengers reach their destinations safely.
"We have arranged an alternative train. We have requested the passengers to proceed to a nearby station—about 500 meters away—from where we will ensure they are transported safely to their homes..."
He confirmed that three coaches caught fire, while a fourth one was slightly affected.
"This is currently a matter of inquiry," he said.