Rayagada: A bauxite-laden goods train caught fire at Rayagada railway station on Tuesday. However, no one was injured and no damages occurred in the fire mishap. Railway officials said.
According to reports, the freight train was heading from Visakhapatnam to Ambadala when smoke was spotted emanating from it at Rayagada station.
The fire spread to as many as 10 wagons of the train when it was about to cross Rayagada station.
On being informed about the incident from the loco pilot, the station master alerted the district Fire Services department.
The fire tenders reached the spot immediately and doused the flame completely within a few hours. Later, the goods train proceeded towards its destination.
The reason behind the outbreak of fire is yet to be ascertained, said Railway officials adding that an investigation has begun into the matter.
