Bihar: Fire Breaks Out in Passenger Train Amid Rail Safety Concerns; Coach Gutted (WATCH)

A fire broke out in the Sasaram-Patna passenger train on Monday at Bihar’s Sasaram Junction, reportedly due to a suspected short circuit, triggering panic among passengers and railway officials. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.

The incident has once again raised concerns over railway safety, coming barely a day after another major fire scare involving the Trivandrum Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express (Train No. 12431) in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district.

In the Rajdhani Express incident, all 68 passengers travelling in the affected coach were evacuated safely before the situation could escalate. However, the aftermath turned tragic when a relief vehicle rushing to the accident site later met with an accident, leaving more than five railway employees seriously injured.

Back-to-back fire incidents in trains within two days have intensified concerns over passenger safety and the condition of railway infrastructure, prompting calls for stricter maintenance and safety checks.