Fire Breaks Out in Mumbai-bound Shalimar Express, Passengers Safe

Nashik: Chaotic scenes were witnessed after a fire broke out on Mumbai-bound Shalimar Express’s parcel van on Saturday morning, officials said. The cloud of smoke was coming out of the parcel van of 18030 Shalimar Kolkata-Mumbai LTT train around 8.45 am at Nashik Road station. However, everyone heaved a sigh of relief as no injuries were reported in the incident. 
 
According to Shivaji Sutar, Chief Spokesperson of Central Railway, the fire-fighting personnel were mobilised and the conflagration was brought under control. He said the burnt parcel van was detached from the other coaches and the train continued its journey at 11.57 am. 

“All passengers are safe. As a precaution, the engine was separated from the parcel van and the fire has now been brought under control. There are no casualties in the incident,” Sutar said. 

Luggage compartment/Parcel van which was next to engine has been detached from the train and soon train will re-start safely. The reason of fire is not yet established. Further details follows please. Time of incident 8.45am.

— Shivaji M Sutar (@ShivajiIRTS) November 5, 2022

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Panic reigned among passengers after a fire suddenly broke out in the parcel van of the 18030 Shalimar Kolkata-Mumbai LTT train at the #Nashik Road station on Saturday, officials said.#Maharashtra #ShalimarExpress pic.twitter.com/vkfndhVXcq

— IANS (@ians_india) November 5, 2022