Suspected explosion near Fatehgarh Sahib Railway track in Punjab leaves loco pilot injured, Engine Damaged | Breaking News

By: Kashish Chawla

On: Saturday, January 24, 2026 11:56 AM

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Punjab Railway Track Blast: A major explosion occurred on the railway line in the Sirhind area late last night. According to sources, the blast is believed to have been caused by RDX. The incident took place around 11 PM when a freight train was passing through the Dedicated Freight Corridor railway line.

Punjab News: Explosion on railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib

Punjab Railway Track Blast
Punjab Railway Track Blast (source- social media)

A blast occurred on the railway line in Fatehgarh Sahib, Sirhind, Punjab, 48 hours before Republic Day. The incident damaged the engine of a goods train, and the loco pilot sustained minor injuries. The injured driver was admitted to a nearby hospital. The explosion caused panic in the area, after which senior police and railway officials arrived at the scene and launched an investigation.

Punjab Latest News: Minor explosion, no major damage

Punjab Railway Track Blast
Punjab Railway Track Blast (source- social media)

According to the police, the explosion near Khanpur village was minor. The train and tracks sustained no serious damage. The driver suffered only minor injuries, and train operations will resume shortly. The intensity of the blast is reported to be very low, and it is not considered a major explosion.

Punjab Railway Track Blast: Police and agencies continue investigation

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Punjab Latest News (source- social media)

DIG Nanak Singh of Rupnagar Range stated that the police are investigating using scientific methods, and other expert agencies, including a forensic team, have been dispatched to the scene. Collaboration with other agencies is underway to identify and apprehend the culprits. A resolution to the case is expected soon.

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Kashish Chawla

Kashish Chawla is a content writer at Punjab Kesari. A journalist with 1.5+ experience years across digital media. She is graduated from Bachelors in Journalism and Mass communication from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, worked with Zee Media as a website content writer, and as a reported with Indianewslive.