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Fire Breaks Out in Siliguri-Malda DEMU Train, Passengers Safely Evacuated

A blaze in the train's rear engine near Kishanganj station was swiftly contained with no injuries reported, as authorities investigate the cause.

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Fire erupts in Siliguri-Malda bound Demu train engine

Overview

  • The fire erupted in the rear engine of the Siliguri–Malda Court DEMU train on May 20, 2025, around 1:55 pm near Kishanganj railway station.
  • Passengers were safely evacuated, with some jumping from the train in panic, but no injuries or casualties were reported.
  • Railway staff, fire services, and RPF personnel quickly responded and extinguished the blaze within two hours.
  • Despite the incident, normal train operations on the route resumed without significant delays or disruptions.
  • An investigation is underway to determine the technical cause of the fire, which completely gutted the engine.