A goods train carrying diesel caught fire Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, causing significant disruptions to railway operations. Visuals from the scene show a diesel tanker engulfed in large flames, with thick black smoke rising into the air. Efforts are currently underway to control the blaze.
Southern Railway has announced that the overhead power supply has been switched off as a safety precaution, leading to alterations in train schedules. Passengers are advised to check for the latest updates before their journey.
Several trains departing from Dr. MGR Chennai Central station have been canceled or affected, including:
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Nagarsol Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru Brindavan Superfast Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – KSR Bengaluru Double Decker Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Tirupati Saptagiri Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore Shatabdi Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Coimbatore Kovai Superfast Express
- Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Mysuru Vande Bharat Express
