Cargo train locomotive catches fire in Johor
The train driver immediately stopped the train after noticing the fire as a safety precaution.
At approximately 1:10 pm today, a cargo train locomotive caught fire near Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The incident occurred on the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route, about four kilometers from the town. Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB), the Malaysian railway company, reported that the fire was on the train en route from Tanjung Pelepas port to Pasir Gudang.
Upon noticing the fire, the train driver immediately stopped the locomotive as a safety measure. Fire and rescue services swiftly extinguished the flames by 2:50 pm. No injuries were reported, and the locomotive sustained only minor damage. To prevent further incidents, KTMB implemented additional safety protocols at the scene before allowing train services to resume.
Following the fire, the affected locomotive was transported to the Kempas Baru depot for a comprehensive technical inspection and damage assessment. Further investigations are planned with Berapit Mobility and the Railway Assets Corporation to determine the exact cause of the fire. The results of these investigations will be thoroughly reviewed to establish any necessary preventive and improvement measures aimed at enhancing railway safety.
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