A fire erupted in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa train at Sirhind Station in Punjab, India, early on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The incident prompted an immediate response from Indian railway staff, Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and local police teams, who swiftly arrived at the scene. The fire was successfully extinguished, and no fatalities were reported, according to the Ministry of Railways. One passenger sustained minor injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Despite the incident, the train safely resumed its journey to its destination. The event has raised concerns about safety measures on Indian railways, though the quick response and absence of major casualties have been noted positively.