Cargo train locomotive catches fire in Johor

At approximately 1:10 PM today, a cargo train locomotive caught fire on the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route, near Johor Bahru, about 4.75 kilometers from the starting point. The incident occurred while the train was transporting goods from the Tanjung Pelepas port to Pasir Gudang. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) reported that the train driver promptly halted the vehicle upon noticing the fire, as a precautionary measure. Firefighters and rescue personnel swiftly extinguished the flames by 2:50 PM.

Regrettably, no passengers or crew members sustained injuries during the incident. The extent of the locomotive's damage was minimal. To prevent further risks, safety protocols were implemented in the vicinity before train services were resumed. The locomotive was subsequently transferred to the Kempas Baru depot for a comprehensive technical examination and to assess the damage caused by the fire.

KTMB has also engaged Berapit Mobility and the Railway Assets Corporation for additional inspections to ascertain the root cause of the fire. The findings from this investigation will be evaluated to decide on necessary preventive and improvement measures aimed at averting similar incidents in the future.