KTMB cargo train locomotive catches fire along Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route, no injuries

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has reported that a locomotive on their cargo train experienced a fire incident along the Kempas Baru-Pasir Gudang route near Kilometer 4.75 on November 3 at approximately 1:10 pm. The train, carrying cargo train No. 193 from the Port of Tanjung Pelepas to Pasir Gudang, was being operated by locomotive M1004. The train driver promptly halted the train upon noticing the fire as a precautionary measure to ensure safety.

The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) successfully extinguished the fire at 2:50 pm, and no injuries were reported in connection with the incident. KTMB took immediate action to reinforce safety measures at the affected site before permitting train operations to resume. The damaged locomotive was subsequently transported to the Kempas Baru Depot for a comprehensive technical inspection and damage assessment.

Further investigations will be conducted in collaboration with Berapit Mobility and the Railway Assets Corporation (RAC) to ascertain the exact cause of the fire. These findings will be thoroughly reviewed to determine any necessary preventive and improvement measures to be implemented. The public is advised against making any speculative statements and is encouraged to await further updates as they become available.