§  Katwa Train Fire 2026

§  Empty Coach Completely Gutted at Bengal Station – Sabotage Suspected as CCTV Shows Suspicious Outsiders

§  Mystery Blaze on Katwa-Azimganj Passenger Train Sparks Big Probe – No Injuries But Huge Questions on Railway Safety in West Bengal

§  Empty coach of Katwa-Azimganj passenger train gutted at Bengal station

§  Sabotage suspected after CCTV shows outsiders. Full details, probe update and safety concerns – no injuries reported

Diptota Dey, Katwa: Early morning on February 15, 2026, a scary fire broke out in an empty coach of the Katwa-Azimganj passenger train at Katwa railway station in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal. The flames started around 4:30-4:45 AM on platform number 2 and quickly destroyed the whole compartment. Luckily, no one was inside the coach, so zero injuries. But CCTV footage has raised big red flags – it shows suspicious movement by outsiders, leading railway officials to suspect deliberate sabotage instead of a simple short circuit. This shocking “Katwa train fire” has put railway safety in Bengal under the spotlight once again.

·       Massive fire gutted empty coach of Katwa-Azimganj passenger train at Katwa station (Platform 2) Sunday morning, ~4:30 AM, sparking sabotage fears.

·       CCTV footage reveals suspicious outsiders before blaze; forensic team probes today (Feb 16) – no short circuit, says inquiry.

Details & Context (Exact Timeline)

Incident Breakdown

·       4:30-4:45 AM: Flames spotted in empty compartment (6 AM departure)

·       Staff detach coach, 2 fire tenders control in 20-30 mins

·       Synthetic seats/cushions fueled rapid spread

·       No passengers/injuries – station quiet

Inquiry Team (5 members): Led by ADRM Uday Kumar Mishra (Howrah).

The Katwa-Azimganj passenger train was parked at platform 2, ready to leave at 6:05 AM. The station was almost empty at that early hour with just a few overnight passengers waiting. Suddenly, flames were spotted in one coach. Passengers alerted the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) right away. Two fire tenders rushed in and controlled the fire in 15-30 minutes. The burning materials – like synthetic cushions and rexine seats – made the flames spread super fast.

Railway officials acted quickly. They shifted the engine and cordoned off the area. Preliminary checks ruled out a short circuit. Eastern Railway’s Chief Public Relations Officer Sibaram Majhi said, “It looks like outsiders may have been involved and the fire was set intentionally.” A five-member inquiry committee, headed by Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) Uday Kumar Mishra, has started work. A forensic team is visiting the spot on Monday (February 16 or 17, 2026) to collect samples and find clues.

Katwa station is a busy junction in Purba Bardhaman district, handling many local passenger trains every day. This incident has caused minor delays in train services but normal operations resumed soon after. Videos of the burning coach went viral on social media within hours with people sharing CCTV clips and expressing shock.

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Quotes (Railway Officials)

·       Sibaram Majhi (ER PRO)
“Not short circuit – outsiders suspected, deliberate fire.”

·       GRP OC Tanumoy Purkait
“Extinguishers used pre-fire brigade; engine shifted safely.”

·       Sibaram Majhi, Eastern Railway CPRO: “Preliminary investigation revealed it was not a short circuit. It is suspected outsiders may have been involved and that the fire was set intentionally.” 

·       GRP Officer-in-Charge, Katwa: “We rushed to the spot, informed the fire brigade and started dousing the fire with extinguishers before the tenders arrived.”

·       From X user @hossain_shaher (Feb 15, 2026): “West Bengal: A coach of an empty passenger train caught fire at Katwa railway station in Purba Bardhaman district early on Sunday. Two fire tenders were pressed into action.” 

·       Local passenger on scene (shared in viral video): “We saw the flames and immediately alerted everyone – it was terrifying even though the coach was empty.” 

Additional Information (Investigation Update)

Sabotage Angle

·       CCTV: Suspicious movements pre-fire

·       Forensic experts arrive Monday for samples

·       GRP/RPF cordoned area

·       Location: Purba Bardhaman, Katwa (near Bihar border).

Rail Fire Stats: 30-40 incidents/year in India (mostly yards).

Deep research on X and news sites shows this “Katwa train fire” is trending heavily in Bengal since February 15 morning. Semantic searches reveal dozens of posts with videos of smoke and flames, plus questions about railway security at smaller stations. Many users are comparing it to past incidents and asking why an empty train was left unguarded overnight. 

Forensic experts will check for accelerants (chemicals that speed up fire). If sabotage is confirmed, it could point to bigger security gaps at stations across West Bengal. Railway authorities have already increased checks at Katwa and nearby stations. No passengers were in the affected coach but the incident still caused panic among those waiting on the platform. Similar empty-coach fires have happened before but the “outsiders on CCTV” angle makes this one extra serious. Helplines for any rail-related complaints are active via Rail Madad.

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Impact Analysis (Safety Questions)

Immediate

·       Trains delayed briefly

·       Panic among waiting passengers

Broader

·       Recurring coach fires expose maintenance gaps

·       Sabotage threat amid regional tensions

This Katwa train fire 2026 has shaken confidence in railway safety in Bengal. Even though no one was hurt, the fear of sabotage raises alarms – what if the coach had passengers.? Daily commuters, students and office-goers who use these local trains now feel worried. Economically, repeated incidents can hurt tourism and business travel in Purba Bardhaman. 

On the positive side, quick action by RPF, GRP and fire teams prevented a bigger disaster. But it highlights the need for better CCTV monitoring, more guards at night and faster response systems at smaller stations. Nationally, it adds to the conversation on Indian Railways safety upgrades. If sabotage is proven, it could lead to stricter security protocols across eastern zones. Social media buzz (hundreds of shares and comments) shows people want answers fast – transparency will be key to restoring trust.

Conclusion (Waiting Game)

·       Katwa train fire mystery deepens with sabotage suspicions.

·       Forensic report key to prevent future blazes.​

The Katwa train fire at Purba Bardhaman station is a serious wake-up call for railway authorities in West Bengal. An empty coach turning into ashes in minutes with CCTV hinting at outsiders, has turned a routine morning into a big mystery. As the forensic probe and inquiry continue, everyone hopes for quick answers and stronger safety measures so no more such scares happen. Railway travel should feel safe for everyone – this incident shows there’s work to do.

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