Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Mumbai-Valsad Train Engine Fire, No Injuries Reported
The engine of a train going from Mumbai to Valsad caught fire at Kelve Road station.
The fire started in the electrical part of the engine.
Everyone on the train is safe, and nobody was hurt.
The power was turned off briefly for safety.
The train crew, station staff, and local fire services worked together to put out the fire.
Trains going towards Surat and some local trains experienced delays because of the incident.
Passengers were assisted with alternative transport, and the affected train was cancelled.
A fire broke out in the engine of the Mumbai Central-Valsad passenger train at Kelve Road station.
The incident occurred at approximately 7:56 pm on Wednesday.
All passengers are reported safe with no injuries.
The OHE power supply was temporarily switched off for safety reasons.
Down trains towards Surat and some local services were delayed.
- Who
- Railway officials, passengers, crew, fire brigade, station staff
- What
- Flash and flames in the electric locomotive of a passenger train
- When
- 7:56 pm Wednesday
- Where
- Kelve Road station, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Why
- Under investigation, cause not explicitly stated in the articles
- Train
- Mumbai Central-Valsad Fast Passenger (No. 59023)
- Location
- Kelve Road station, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Time
- 7:56 pm Wednesday
- Incident
- Flash and flames in the electric locomotive
- Passengers
- All passengers safe, no injuries
- Response
- OHE supply temporarily switched off, fire extinguished by crew and local authorities
- Impact
- Down trains towards Surat and local train services on the Virar-Dahanu section delayed or regulated
