West Central Railway (WCR) has constituted a HAG level inquiry committee to investigate the fire incident that occurred in one passenger coach and one LWRRM (Luggage Brake & Generator Car) of Train No. 12431 Thiruvananthapuram Central–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express between Luni Richha and Vikramgarh Alot stations on May 17, 2026.
Details of fire
A fire was reported at 5:15 hours in B-1 coach (near SLR end) of Train No. 12431 Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express between Luni Richha (LNR) and Vikramgarh Alot (VMA) at Km 729/02 (Loco) & 728/14-16 (SLR) in Down direction.
The safety system provided in the coach immediately worked and train was automatically stopped. OHE supply was cut immediately. The affected B-1 coach was detached from the rake. All passengers of the affected coach were safely deboarded. No injury or casualty to any passenger or railway staff was reported.
Refreshment was served to the passengers of the affected coach at the site. An additional coach was attached at Kota station to facilitate further travel.
Committee details
The committee comprises senior officers from West Central Railway, ICF and RDSO. Principal Chief Safety Officer/WCR (PCSO) has been appointed as the Convener of the committee. Other members include Principal Chief Electrical Engineer/WCR (PCEE), Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer/WCR (PCME), Principal Chief Mechanical Engineer/ICF, Executive Director/PS & EMU/RDSO and Principal Chief Security Commissioner/WCR (PCSC).
The committee has been directed to complete the inquiry within the stipulated timeframe. The committee will conduct a detailed examination of the causes of the incident, technical aspects and safety parameters so as to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.
