A fire broke out in the engine of the Dhaka-bound intercity Egarosindhur Godhuli Express train in Pubail, Gazipur. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon shortly after passing the Pubail Railway Station, but a major accident was avoided and no casualties were reported as the fire was quickly brought under control.
Railway sources said that after the train crossed the Pubail station, smoke started coming out of the engine and caught fire, prompting the driver to stop the train. The fire was brought under control with the train's firefighting system and the help of locals. It is suspected that the fire originated from an electrical short circuit or engine malfunction.
Bairab Railway Station OC Md. Rafiqul Hasan stated that the train was stopped at the Karmatola area of Pubail, Gazipur, and train movement returned to normal after another engine from Dhaka removed it. A four-member investigation committee has been formed to submit a report within three working days.
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