Dholpur Railway Station: Fire broke out in general coach of Durg-Ludhiana Express, major accident averted
A major accident was avoided at Dholpur Railway Station on Wednesday morning when a fire broke out in the general coach of the Durg-Ludhiana Express. The incident occurred around 5:52 AM on April 29, 2026, causing panic among the passengers. Quick action by the railway staff prevented the fire from spreading further.
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How was the fire detected and controlled
A pointsman on duty noticed smoke and flames coming out of the brake pedal of the train. He immediately showed a red flag to stop the Durg-Ludhiana Express (Train No. 15549). As the train stopped at the outer signal, passengers panicked and started jumping out of the coach to save themselves. Station Master Ramveer Meena and a team of technical engineers reached the spot quickly and used on-board firefighting equipment to put out the fire.
Reason for the fire and train status
Railway officials stated that the fire was caused by brake binding due to the extreme heat. This caused friction in the pedal, which led to the fire. The train remained halted for technical inspection and repairs for about 38 minutes. After the safety check, the train departed for Agra at 6:30 AM.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Train Name & Number | Durg-Ludhiana Express (15549) |
| Location | Dholpur Railway Station |
| Date & Time | 29 April 2026, 5:52 AM |
| Cause | Brake binding due to heat |
| Departure Time | 6:30 AM (towards Agra) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
धौलपुर स्टेशन पर आग लगने का मुख्य कारण क्या था?
रेलवे अधिकारियों के अनुसार भीषण गर्मी की वजह से ब्रेक बाइंडिंग (ब्रेक जाम) हुई, जिससे पेडल में घर्षण हुआ और आग लग गई।
ट्रेन कितने समय तक रुकी रही और फिर कब रवाना हुई?
ट्रेन लगभग 38 मिनट तक तकनीकी जांच और मरम्मत के लिए रुकी रही, जिसके बाद सुबह 6:30 बजे इसे आगरा के लिए रवाना किया गया।
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