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Part of Shatabdi Express catches fire at Ghaziabad railway station
No casualties were reported in the incident, chief fire officer Sushil Kumar said.
A minor fire broke out in the generator and luggage compartment of a Shatabdi Express at Ghaziabad railway station around 7am on Saturday.
“The fire was doused within half an hour after our fire tenders started operation within minutes of reaching the spot. The last coach of the train was affected. It also houses a luggage compartment. While we had to cut open one of the gates of the coach, the other was opened by force. Before starting the operation, we also ensured that the overhead electricity supply was disconnected,” said Sunil Kumar Singh, Ghaziabad chief fire officer.
The fire appeared to have started when the Lucknow-bound New Delhi-Lucknow Swarn Shatabdi Express arrived at Ghaziabad at 6.50am, according to officials.
"The cause of the fire is unknown and will be investigated. The train was allowed to leave for Lucknow at around 8.20am and the affected coach was detached,” said chief PRO, northern railways.
More details are awaited
