Overview

• Two empty AC coaches of the Mahanagari Express caught fire during routine maintenance at Mumbai's Wadi Bunder yard on May 20, 2025, at approximately 5:50 pm.
• The fire was confined to electrical wiring, switchboards, panels, bedding, AC compressors, and related fittings within the coaches.
• Railway staff promptly separated the affected coaches and utilized fire extinguishers and fire tenders to extinguish the blaze within 20 minutes.
• No injuries were reported, and the incident caused no disruption to train services.
• Officials are assessing the extent of the damage, which was limited to interior and electrical components.