Massive Fire Erupts on Tirupati-Hisar Train, Shocking Visuals Emerge

Panic prevailed at Tirupati Railway Station after two coaches of the Tirupati-Hisar Express (Train No. 04717) caught fire while the train was stationed on the loop line. The incident caused high tension and triggered suspicion over the cause of the blaze. The fire was so intense that it also damaged the power car coach of the Rayalaseema Express, which was stationed nearby.

Fortunately, no passengers were on board either train at the time of the incident.

As thick smoke billowed from one of the general coaches, local railway staff promptly alerted senior authorities. Fire safety personnel were immediately deployed, and dry chemical powder was used to extinguish the flames. Visuals emerging from the site reveal the extent of the damage caused by the fire.

To contain the blaze, the affected coaches were quickly detached from the rest of the train. Railway police booked a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

Speaking to the media, Tirupati Station Manager Chinnappa Reddy said a short circuit is suspected to be the cause of the fire accident. Movement of other trains on the route has not been affected, he added. Further, he stated that the extent of the damage is being assessed.