2 min readUpdated: Nov 6, 2026 03:30 PM ISTKarmabhoomi Express fire near Punjab's Rajpura (Image: Screengrab/Special Arrangement)Punjab train fire: A fire-related incident was reported on train number 12508 Karmabhoomi Express near Rajpura in Punjab on Friday. The train was running from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal.Speaking to Indianexpress.com, a senior railway official from the Ambala Division confirmed the incident. The official said the fire broke out on the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express. However, no casualties have been reported so far. “No casualties reported yet. The incident took place a little ahead of Rajpura station,” the official said.Also Read | Indian Railways reinforces night-time safety rule; phone charging ports to be disabled from 11 PM to 5 AMRailways warn passengers against carrying explosives, firecrackers on trainsEarlier this week, Indian Railways advised passengers against carrying inflammable items, explosives or firecrackers on trains. It also urged passengers not to allow their co-passengers to carry such items, stressing that the measure is being strictly enforced to ensure safe travel during the festive season.The national transporter said carrying dangerous goods on passenger trains is strictly prohibited as they pose a serious threat to public safety. Under the Railways Act, 1989, carrying inflammable and explosive materials, including firecrackers, gas cylinders, acid, petrol and kerosene, is a punishable offence.“Offenders caught violating these safety regulations will face strict legal action, which may include up to three years in jail and heavy fines, along with full legal liability for any loss, injury, or damage caused to railway property or co-passengers,” it said.© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdAnish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. ... Read More AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogCAT 2026 Admit Card Live Updates: Where and how to download hall tickets?19 minutes agoIsrael Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Netanyahu pushes for ‘broad government’, warns of radical Islam threat27 minutes agoRamayana Box Office Collection Day 1 LIVE Updates: Ranbir Kapoor-Yash-starrer earns Rs 155 cr worldwide, say makers; Ricky Kej, Mahesh Babu review film29 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 06 November 2026: Nora Fatehi appears in Delhi court in Sukesh extortion case30 minutes agoCBSE Board Date Sheet 2027 Live Updates: Practical exams schedule out, main timetable expected soon38 minutes agoAdvertisement