A major tragedy was averted in Punjab after four coaches of the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express caught fire near Sarai Banjara in Patiala district. All passengers were safely evacuated and no injuries or casualties were reported.
A fire broke out on the Samastipur-Saharsa Passenger train at Simri Bakhtiyarpur railway station in Bihar, damaging three coaches. All passengers were safely evacuated, while railway officials suspect a short circuit. Train services were disrupted and an inquiry has been ordered
