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#WATCH | Rajpura, Punjab | Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of the Ambala Division, Dr Vinod Bhatia says, "The train was travelling from Amritsar towards New Jalpaiguri. It was an unreserved train consisting of 22 coaches. Around 13:00–13:15, our control room received information that a fire had broken out on the train. We immediately cut off the power supply to the OHE (Overhead Equipment) wires to halt rail traffic in both directions. Our guard and loco pilots acted promptly to detach the affected coaches. Thankfully, all passengers were able to disembark safely; there have been no casualties or injuries. Four coaches were affected by the fire...We have arranged a special train for the passengers from Sarai Banjara, and they have already departed for their respective destinations. Arrangements for food, as well as buses, were also made for them. As for the cause, it is very difficult to determine it at this preliminary stage. We will await the forensic report, and based on the subsequent analysis and inquiry, we will conclude"

#WATCH | Rajpura, Punjab: Fire breaks out in 4 coaches of Karmabhumi Express in the Ambala division; no casualties reported Northern Railway CPRO Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay stated that the train stopped safely after its safety system was triggered near Sarai Banjara station. The fire is being brought under control; senior officials are on-site, and no injuries have been reported.

Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan: Two cement pillars supporting railway tracks damaged in a suspected blast near 50 GB village on the Anupgarh-Suratgarh railway line. An FSL team is being called to the spot to examine the evidence. It is too early to ascertain the exact nature of the incident. There is no established link with the 7.5 kg RDX recently recovered in the border region. An investigation is underway: SP Sri Ganganagar, Harishankar (Picture: Sri Ganganagar Police)

#WATCH | Karnataka: Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is set to flag off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Bengaluru and Mumbai today. This train will connect the two major cities through an overnight train journey. The inaugural train will depart from Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru (SMVT Bengaluru) and reach Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai.

#WATCH | Varanasi, UP | Union Minister for Railways Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi from Varanasi. He says, "The Vande Bharat Sleeper is an excellent service for overnight journeys. It has been designed with great care; every detail was considered during the design process. There are toilet facilities for the loco pilots, and special attention has been given to the arrangements for accessing the middle and upper berths. If you take a look inside the train, you will see that a dedicated pantry area has been provided, along with separate storage facilities. Regarding the stairs provided for climbing onto the berths—great care has been taken to ensure passengers can climb up comfortably. There are separate charging points for passengers in the upper berths and for those in the lower berths. Every aspect has been designed with passenger needs in mind. Additionally, there are dedicated seats for the train crew and loco staff; if you look at the end of this coach, you’ll see a space specifically arranged for the staff"

#WATCH | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: The new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train, connecting New Delhi and Varanasi, will be inaugurated on October 31, 2026. (28.10)