THE engine of an express train heading from Tumpat to Johor Bahru caught fire in Kampung Anok Machang, Sungai Keladi, near Pasir Mas, last night.
Pasir Mas Fire and Rescue Station assistant superintendent Shapawi Setapa said all 180 passengers on board the train did not suffer any injuries in the incident which occurred at 9.44pm.
He said firemen from Pasir Mas and Tanah Merah stations were dispatched to the scene and they managed to put out the fire four hours later.
“The firemen were assisted by volunteer fire brigades from Rong Chenok and personnel from the Tok Uban police station,” he said when contacted by Bernama today.
Shapawi said that the train was then brought to the Pasir Mas railway station.
Meanwhile, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) chief operating officer Zain Mat Taha said the 180 passengers on board the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran No 27 resumed their journey on another train at 2.45am today.
As such, they will arrive six hours after their original estimated time of arrival.
“The train is expected to arrive at the last station in Kempas Baru at 7pm. KTMB apologises to the passengers for the incident and the delay,” he said.
Zain said the incident occurred at Km491, somewhere between Pasir Mas and Tanah Merah. It did not involve loss of life or injuries.
“The cause of the incident is being investigated by KTMB,” he mentioned. – Feb 2, 2022
