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New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Fire in empty coach at Tirupati station sparks alert
TIRUPATI: A major mishap was narrowly avoided at Tirupati Railway Station on Monday after a fire broke out in an empty coach of Train No. 04717 Hisar–Tirupati Special during routine shunting in the stabling yard. The incident occurred midday when railway staff spotted flames in a general coach. Fortunately, no passengers were onboard. Staff quickly decoupled the burning coach, preventing the fire from spreading to the rest of the rake. The Tirupati Fire Brigade, Railway Protection Force, and railway engineering teams launched a joint firefighting operation. It took over three hours to fully extinguish the blaze under intense heat. Senior officials confirmed there were no injuries and regular train operations remained unaffected. They commended the swift response and coordination that averted a major disaster at one of the region's busiest pilgrimage stations. A detailed investigation is underway to determine the cause. Forensic and technical teams are probing whether the fire resulted from an electrical fault, inflammable materials, or human negligence. Safety audits have also been initiated across all stabling yards to prevent such incidents.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
Alert railway staff avert major fire at Tirupati station
Vijayawada: A major mishap was averted at Tirupati railway station early on Sunday when flames erupted in a stationary coach of the Hisar–Tirupati Special train during routine shunting. Thanks to the swift response from railway staff and fire personnel, the blaze was quickly contained, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred after Train No. 04717 completed its journey and was being moved to the stabling yard. A fire broke out in one of the general coaches during shunting. Officials promptly detached the affected coach, preventing it from spreading to adjacent coaches. Dense smoke emerged from the coach, prompting immediate intervention by the fire brigade. The flames were extinguished without damage to nearby infrastructure or other trains. Two coaches on a loop line were impacted, though the fire remained confined to a single coach, which was unoccupied at the time. South Central Railway officials confirmed that train operations at Tirupati station were not disrupted, with all services running as scheduled. An inquiry has been launched to investigate the cause of the fire, including potential electrical faults or external triggers. Authorities praised the vigilance and coordination between yard staff and emergency responders, which helped avert a larger disaster at one of South India's busiest pilgrimage hubs.
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Business Standard
14-07-2025
- General
- Business Standard
Fire breaks out in coaches of Hisar, Rayalaseema Express at Tirupati
A fire broke out on the Hisar Express near Tirupati railway station in Andhra Pradesh on Monday, causing panic among passengers and disrupting train operations in the area. Meanwhile, another train (Rayalaseema Express), travelling from Rajasthan to Tirupati, saw flames quickly spread through one of its coaches, according to a tweet by ANI. Railway staff acted promptly, and fire tenders were immediately sent to the Tirupati railway station yard. A nearby Vande Bharat train, running on a parallel track, reportedly stopped in time, preventing a more serious situation. Coaches gutted, but no casualties According to a report by NDTV, eyewitnesses said they saw thick smoke and flames coming from two coaches early in the morning. The fire soon intensified and completely destroyed the affected coaches. So far, no injuries have been reported as the coaches were reportedly empty at the time. Fire and rescue teams responded swiftly. Several fire engines were involved, and it took nearly an hour to fully put out the flames. The exact reason behind the fire is yet to be confirmed. A full investigation is now underway. An incident occurred in Train No. 04717 Hisar–Tirupati Special while it was being moved to the stabling yard. A fire broke out in one empty general coach during shunting, which was immediately isolated and extinguished. SCR said 'Fire brigade acted promptly and brought the… — Naveena (@TheNaveena) July 14, 2025 Though there were no passengers on board the burnt coaches, the damage to property is significant. Efforts are on to clear the charred coaches from the tracks and resume normal services. 'No danger at this point' A Srinivasa Perumal, Superintendent of Police, told NDTV: "Rescue teams have taken full control of the train. There is no danger to life at this point." Seema Aggarwal, chief of fire services, added: "Our teams have reached the spot and are extinguishing. Since it's diesel, it's a challenge. Additional teams have been sent." Due to the fire, people in nearby areas were evacuated as a precaution. Meanwhile, train movement between Chennai and other regions has been hit due to the fire. The Southern Railways announced the cancellation of eight trains from Chennai and the diversion of five others. In a separate incident on Sunday morning, a freight train carrying 45 tankers of crude oil caught fire near Egattur, close to Thiruvallur. The train was travelling from Ennore in Chennai to Mumbai when one of the tankers caught fire. The flames quickly spread to nearby tankers, resulting in a massive blaze.
