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Chandigarh, 14 January 2025: A fire broke out in the brake axle of the Amritsar-New Delhi-bound Shan-e-Punjab Express (Train No. 12498) today, causing panic among passengers.
According to the reports, the incident occurred on the stretch between Ludhiana and Khanna, approximately 10 kilometers before Khanna.
Passengers reportedly noticed smoke emanating from a bogie, leading to panic and commotion. The train was brought to an emergency halt near Chawa as the railway staff acted swiftly.
Railway officials quickly intervened to douse the fire in the axle leather beneath the bogie, preventing further escalation.
No injuries were reported, and a major accident was averted due to the prompt response of railway authorities.