A coach of an empty passenger train caught fire at Katwa railway station in West Bengal’s Purba Bardhaman district early on Sunday (February 15, 2026), an Eastern Railway official said.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
Fire officials said the fire was reported around 4.30 am in the compartment of the Katwa-Azimganj passenger train standing at platform number two and was brought under control after 30 minutes.
Passengers at the station noticed flames engulfing the coach, causing a brief commotion on the platform.
The railway staff immediately disconnected the affected car to prevent the fire from spreading, an Eastern Railway official said.
According to him, an investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire.
Published – 15 Feb 2026 10:25 IST