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IN PHOTOS: Goods train carrying diesel catches fire in Tamil Nadu

Updated On: 13 July, 2025 03:35 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

A goods train carrying diesel caught massive fire near Tiruvallur in Tamil Nadu on Sunday morning, leading to major disruptions in railway operations. (Pics/PTI)

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Visuals from the spot showed a diesel tanker on the freight train engulfed in massive flames, with thick black smoke rising from the blaze. Pics/PTI

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Visuals from the spot showed a diesel tanker on the freight train engulfed in massive flames, with thick black smoke rising from the blaze. Pics/PTI
"Due to a fire incident near Tiruvallur, overhead power has been switched off as a safety measure. This has led to changes in train operations. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travel," Southern Railway said in a statement, reported news agency ANI

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"Due to a fire incident near Tiruvallur, overhead power has been switched off as a safety measure. This has led to changes in train operations. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates before travel," Southern Railway said in a statement, reported news agency ANI

Several trains, including those scheduled to depart from Dr MGR Chennai Central station, were cancelled or affected

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Several trains, including those scheduled to depart from Dr MGR Chennai Central station, were cancelled or affected

People living in the vicinity of Tiruvallur Railway Station were evacuated to a safe place on Sunday after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire triggering a massive blaze, early this morning District Collector M Prathap said

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People living in the vicinity of Tiruvallur Railway Station were evacuated to a safe place on Sunday after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire triggering a massive blaze, early this morning District Collector M Prathap said

The fire has been almost brought under control, District Collector M Prathap said on Sunday

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The fire has been almost brought under control, District Collector M Prathap said on Sunday

According to officials, the fire spread to the last three wagons of the train, prompting railway authorities to suspend all EMU local train services in the Chennai-Arakkonam section as a safety measure. The Overhead Equipment (OHE) power supply was also switched off

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According to officials, the fire spread to the last three wagons of the train, prompting railway authorities to suspend all EMU local train services in the Chennai-Arakkonam section as a safety measure. The Overhead Equipment (OHE) power supply was also switched off

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