The passengers of Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani Express had a miraculous escape on Tuesday when one of its coaches caught fire.
The fire accident took place when the Delhi-bound VIP train was standing at Howrah Station and was about start its journey. The fire broke out at about 4.50 pm in the generator-cum-luggage van right next to the engine even as smoke engulfed the entire station premises. No passenger was, however, injured while four fire engines fought brought the flames under control in about an hour’s time, Railway sources said adding an inquiry had been ordered. “Had it taken place after the departure of the train things would have been serious,” said a senior official adding the fire was first noticed by a railway staff.