Overview

• Western Railway reported a minor flash-and-flames event in the electric locomotive of Train No. 59023 around 7:56 pm on Wednesday in Palghar district.
• The train was halted safely at Kelve Road platform, where it remains under inspection by technical staff and senior officials.
• Authorities said all passengers are safe and no injuries have been reported.
• The Overhead Electric supply was temporarily switched off as a precaution during assessments and restoration work.
• Railway officials cautioned that down trains heading toward Surat may be delayed, as video of the incident was shared by the Free Press Journal.