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2019-10-09 Mumbai: Train coach catches fire at Vashi station, Harbour line services affected

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India Oct 09 2019 “Automobile & Railway”

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Mumbai: Train coach catches fire at Vashi station, Harbour line services affected  

Updated: 20191009 

 

 MUMBAI: Harbour line services were disrupted during the morning peak hours after a pantograph above the train coach caught fire. Central Railway has blamed an unknown person for throwing a bag which ignited sparks and fire. 

 

Pantograph draws electricity from overhead electric (OHE) wire to power the train. 

 

CR tweeted from its official handle @Central_Railway, Pantograph of PL-49 CSMT-Panvel local flashed due to discarded bag thrown by unknown person on pantograph of PL-49 local at Vashi station. Train detained for 12 minutes from 09.28 hrs at Vashi station. Rake withdrawn and sent to Car shed for safety reasons. 

 

The incident happened when the train was entering Vashi station. No one was injured as passengers vacated the train as soon as they heard the sound of blast. 

 

The fire was doused by station officials with the help of extinguishers.  

 

CRs Harbour line services were running late by 15 minutes due to this incident. 

Web Source

The Nation:https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-train-coach-catches-fire-at-vashi-station-harbour-line-services-affected/articleshow/71499279.cms

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