Major fire breaks out in passenger train near Rajpura, rescue operation underway

November 6, 2026 | 15:19 IST

Rescue teams rushed to the site after flames engulfed carriages of an Amritsar-bound passenger train in Punjab, halting transport lines. Authorities are probing the root cause behind the sudden blaze. Check what officials reveal about passenger safety and the extent of structural damage.

A major fire broke out in a passenger train heading towards Amritsar near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday, November 6, News18 Punjab reported.

The cause of the fire is being investigated while rescue operation is also underway.

Further details about the extent of damage or any casualties were not immediately available.

Major fire breaks out in passenger train near Rajpura, rescue operation underway