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Emergency Response Quells Blaze in Disabled‑Reserved Coach at Koderma Station
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
September 24, 2026
06:31 PM
A fire broke out in the last carriage of a passenger train at Koderma station, a coach that is normally reserved for differently‑abled travelers. The incident sparked panic among passengers, but railway staff and RPF personnel acted swiftly, isolating the affected coach and employing the station's fire extinguishers and water supply to suppress the flames. The fire brigade was summoned and succeeded in fully extinguishing the blaze, ensuring the safety of the surrounding coaches. No passengers were present in the burning coach, and no injuries were reported. The railway administration has opened an inquiry to determine whether technical malfunction or another factor triggered the fire.
