Fire breaks out in Hyderabad-Jaipur train coach at Nampally station
Synopsis
An empty AC coach of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Special Train caught fire at Nampally Railway Station on 15 May, just over an hour before departure. Three fire engines and HYDRAA teams responded; coaches B1 and B2 were detached. Hours later, a warehouse fire in Rangareddy added to a tense evening for Hyderabad's emergency services — with the cause of both blazes still unknown.
Key Takeaways
A fire broke out in an empty AC coach of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Special Train at Nampally Railway Station at approximately 6:45 pm on 15 May .
No passengers were inside the affected coach; no casualties or injuries were reported.
The fire spread to an adjoining coach; three fire engines and HYDRAA personnel responded.
Coaches B1 and B2 were detached; South Central Railway has ordered an inquiry.
A separate warehouse fire in Adibatla, Rangareddy district was also reported the same evening, with no casualties and the cause under police investigation.
A fire broke out in an empty air-conditioned coach of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Special Train stationed at Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad on Friday, 15 May, triggering panic among passengers on the platform. No casualties were reported, and the blaze was brought under control before the train's scheduled departure.
How the Fire Unfolded
The incident was reported at approximately 6:45 pm, about an hour before the train's scheduled departure at 7:50 pm. Railway staff noticed smoke rising from one of the coaches and immediately alerted fire services. The fire, which started in an air-conditioned coach, spread to an adjoining compartment before responders arrived.
Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) personnel and firefighting teams rushed to the scene. Three fire engines were deployed to bring the blaze under control. Railway staff simultaneously evacuated passengers from other compartments as a precaution.
What South Central Railway Said
A spokesperson for South Central Railway (SCR) confirmed that the fire was noticed in an empty coach and that no passengers were inside the affected compartment at the time. 'No injuries reported and the fire was brought under control immediately,' the spokesperson said. The affected coaches — B1 and B2 — were subsequently detached from the train.
The cause of the fire was not immediately established. Railway officials have ordered an inquiry to determine the origin of the blaze, and authorities were assessing the extent of the damage. There was no report of any major disruption to train operations at the station.
Second Fire in Hyderabad on the Same Day
Separately, a large fire broke out at a storehouse of decoration material near Kongarkalan village in Adibatla, Rangareddy district, on the outskirts of Hyderabad on the same evening. The warehouse, located behind PSR Sloka Convention Hall, stored decorative items made of plastic and wood, which caused the fire to spread rapidly and generated thick black smoke visible across the area.
No casualties were reported in that incident either. Fire tenders responded and brought the blaze under control. Police have registered a case, and the cause of the warehouse fire also remains under investigation.
What Happens Next
The railway inquiry into the Nampally coach fire is expected to examine whether an electrical fault or any other technical failure triggered the incident. With two fires reported in Hyderabad within hours of each other, local emergency response agencies remained on heightened alert through the evening.
Point of View
One in a warehouse — raise questions about fire safety protocols rather than coincidence. The Nampally incident is particularly notable: the blaze started in an empty, stationary coach, suggesting a possible electrical or maintenance failure rather than passenger negligence. South Central Railway's inquiry will be watched closely, as coach fires at platforms — though infrequent — carry significant risk when trains are boarding. The rapid detachment of coaches B1 and B2 was the right call, but the absence of an immediate cause points to a gap in pre-departure safety checks that the inquiry must address.
NationPress
3 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Was anyone injured in the Nampally train coach fire?
No. South Central Railway confirmed that no passengers were inside the affected coaches at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. Railway staff evacuated passengers from other compartments as a precaution.
Which train was involved in the Nampally fire?
The fire broke out in the Hyderabad-Jaipur Special Train, which was stationed at Nampally Railway Station ahead of its scheduled departure at 7:50 pm on 15 May.
What caused the train coach fire at Nampally?
The cause of the fire was not immediately known. Railway officials have ordered a formal inquiry to determine the origin of the blaze.
Which coaches were affected and what action was taken?
Coaches B1 and B2 of the Hyderabad-Jaipur Special Train were affected. Both were detached from the train after the fire was brought under control by three fire engines and HYDRAA personnel.
Was train service disrupted at Nampally Railway Station?
There was no report of any major disruption to train operations at Nampally Railway Station following the incident, according to South Central Railway.
