Himachal Express Delayed After Karmabhoomi Express Fire
Himachal Express departure rescheduled following a fire incident in the Karmabhoomi Express on the Sirhind-Ambala route. Check new timings here.
The departure of the Himachal Express has been significantly rescheduled following a major fire incident involving the Karmabhoomi Express on the Sirhind-Ambala railway line.
Fire Breaks Out Near Sarai Banjara Station
The fire broke out on Friday, November 6, 2026, in the Rajpura-Sirhind section near Sarai Banjara station. The blaze affected four coaches of the unreserved Karmabhoomi Express, which was traveling from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri. According to railway officials, three coaches were severely damaged, while one was partially affected.
Emergency protocols were immediately activated to manage the crisis. Railway authorities shut down the overhead equipment (OHE) lines and detached the affected coaches to contain the blaze. Fortunately, all 1,500-plus passengers on board were evacuated safely, and no casualties or major injuries have been reported.
Revised Schedule for Himachal Express
The fire incident and the subsequent diversion of the Ambala Cantt-Kartoli Intercity Express have caused major disruptions to the Himachal Express (14054) service heading towards Delhi Junction. The train, which was originally scheduled to depart at 8:55 PM, has been rescheduled for the intervening night of Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Passengers should take note of the following revised timings for the service:
- Kartoli Station Departure: 12:26 AM (Sunday)
- Daulatpur Chowk: 12:36 AM
- Amb Andaura: 12:49 AM
- Una: 1:14 AM
- Delhi Junction Arrival: 6:45 AM (Sunday)
Investigation Underway
Northern Railway officials, including Ambala DRM Vinod Kumar Bhatia and CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, have confirmed that an investigation is currently underway to determine the exact cause of the fire. Passengers are strongly advised to monitor the live status of their trains through official railway applications to stay updated on any further operational changes.