Fire Scare Halts Shane-Punjab Express

A fire broke out in the brake system of a coach on the Delhi-bound Shane-Punjab Express train near Khanna. The incident caused panic among passengers. The train was halted at the Chava-Payal station, where the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported.

A brake malfunction on the Delhi-bound Shane-Punjab Express sparked a fire near Khanna late Tuesday, inciting panic among passengers.

Officials revealed that the incident unfolded shortly after the train departed from Ludhiana, with a coach catching fire approximately 25 km into the journey.

As smoke wafted through the air, alarmed passengers alerted the train staff. The train was subsequently stopped at Chava-Payal station, where the fire was successfully extinguished. There were no reports of any injuries.

(With inputs from agencies.)