Patalkot Express train fire: Indian Railways initiates high-level probe to ascertain cause behind the incident

Indian Railways has launched a high-level probe into the fire incident concerning the Patalkot Express, which occurred in the Agra district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday afternoon. In total, nine passengers sustained injuries. The fire took place near Bhandai station of North Central Railway’s Agra Division. The station is about 10 km from Agra station and the fire broke out when the train left Bhandai for the next station, Jajau.

High level investigation

The North Central Railway (NCR) has formed a four member committee to ascertain the cause behind the incident.