Prompt Action Contains Minor Train Fire at Visakhapatnam Station

A minor fire incident occurred in an empty coach of the Bastar Express at Visakhapatnam station yard. The fire, which broke out around 10 am, was swiftly brought under control by Waltair Railway Division personnel. No other coaches were affected.

A minor fire broke out in an empty train coach at the Visakhapatnam station yard on Sunday, officials reported. The incident, which occurred around 10 am on coach B-7 of the Bastar Express, was promptly handled by personnel from the Waltair Railway Division.

Authorities confirmed that the fire was controlled in a timely manner, ensuring that no other coaches were impacted. 'The minor incident which occurred in a single coach was immediately controlled,' an official told PTI, noting that the coach was an empty rake set aside for cleaning.

Further investigations will be conducted to understand the cause of the fire, ensuring enhanced safety measures in the future.