Vinod Bhat
Today morning, a goods train carrying diesel caught fire near Tiruvallur Railway Station, MAS division, Southern Railway.The fire affected the last three wagons of the train.
As a precautionary and safety measure, OHE power supply switched off , all EMU local train services in the Chennai–Arakkonam section were temporarily suspended.
Fire and rescue services, along with railway officials, were immediately deployed and are actively managing the situation on-site. Restoration work is in progress and normal train operations will resume at the earliest.
Passengers are requested to plan their journey accordingly. For updates and assistance, please contact the following helpline numbers:
📞 044-25354151
📞 044-24354995