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Hyderabad Jaipur Special Express AC Coaches Catch Fire at Nampally Passengers Evacuated Before Departure
India
Published on 15 May 2026
Flames erupted minutes before the 7 pm departure
A fire broke out in two AC coaches of the Hyderabad–Jaipur Special Express at Nampally Railway Station on Friday evening, triggering panic as the train prepared to leave for Jaipur. Authorities said the blaze was limited to the B1 and B2 coaches in the 3-tier AC compartment. Officials confirmed no passengers were on board those affected coaches, allowing staff to evacuate nearby compartments while firefighters brought the situation under control using three fire engines. An inquiry will determine the cause and any safety lapses.
- Fire erupted at Nampally Railway Station on Friday evening
- Blaze was confined to B1 and B2 coaches in 3-tier AC
- Incident occurred minutes before the scheduled 7 pm departure
- No passengers were in the affected coaches when flames started
- Three fire engines contained the fire without casualties
- Railways will investigate electrical systems and maintenance records
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