Freight Train Catches Fire at Tiruvallur Railway Station, Tamil Nadu

Rapid Summary

• Incident: A goods train transporting fuel caught fire near Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu on July 13, 2025.
• Impact: Fire led to the derailment of three wagons and caused a fuel leak; five wagons were affected.
• Services: Train services between Arakkonam and Chennai were temporarily halted as a precaution.However, express trains remained unaffected.
• Casualties: No injuries or casualties have been reported.
• Officials’ Response: Southern Railways confirmed rescue operations and investigations are underway to determine the cause of the incident.

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