Fuel Tankers Engulfed in Flames
Smoke and flames consumed a section of the train. Authorities fear the fire may spread further due to the large quantity of fuel on board. Five carriages are completely ablaze.
Ten Fire Engines on Site
Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze, with more than ten fire engines deployed. Police are evacuating residents from nearby areas. Power supply has been cut off as a safety precaution. LPG cylinders in houses near the accident site are being removed for safety reasons.
Several Trains Affected
Following the incident, several express trains heading towards Chennai Central on the Tiruvallur-Arakkonam route have been halted, causing significant inconvenience to passengers. Affected trains include the Mangaluru-Chennai Central Mail, scheduled to arrive at 6:10 AM but stopped at Tiruvallur station.
Passenger Disruptions
Additionally, the Kaveri Express from Ashokpur, scheduled for 6:45 AM arrival, is stranded at Arakkonam station. The Nilgiri Express, scheduled to reach Chennai Central at 6:25 AM, is halted at Tiruvallurangadi station (Tiruvallur district). The Coimbatore-bound Cheran Superfast Express, scheduled for a 7:00 AM arrival at Chennai Central, is also stopped at Arakkonam station. This unexpected disruption has impacted passenger journeys, causing considerable inconvenience. These trains remain halted at various stations until the situation normalises.
