A fire broke out in a battery box on one of the coaches of the Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train on Monday morning. The incident occurred at Kurwai Kethora station, about 150 kilometers from Bhopal.
All passengers were safely evacuated from the train and no injuries were reported. The fire was extinguished by the fire brigade within 30 minutes.
The reason of eruption of fire is not yet known but it is being investigated. The train was en route to Delhi from Bhopal when the fire broke out.
The Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high speed train that was introduced in 2019. It is the fastest train in India, with a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour.
This is the first major incident involving the Vande Bharat Express. The train has been praised for its speed and comfort, but this incident raises questions about its safety.
Indian Railways has said that the train will be inspected before it is allowed to resume service.
The incident is a reminder of the importance of safety in the railway sector. It is important to investigate the cause of the fire to ensure that it does not happen again.
The passengers on the Vande Bharat Express were evacuated quickly and safely, by the train crew and the fire brigade.
