Officials said a fire broke out in the luggage van of the Mumbai-bound Shalimar Express at Nashik Road on Saturday morning, but there were no injuries.
A fire broke out in the luggage coach next to the engine around 8.45 a.m. The fire department had the situation under control in less than an hour.
“The cause of fire is not known, will be further investigated. As there were no passengers in this coach there are no injuries. After extinguishing the fire the luggage coach has been detached at Nashik Road station,” said Shivaji Sutar, chief public relations officer, Central Railway.
The Shalimar Express connects Shalimar, West Bengal, and Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus.
