Probe Attributes GT Express Fire to Emergency Light Battery Defect, Chennai ETL Department

A probe into the February 17 fire on the Delhi-Chennai Grand Trunk Express near Wardha found that a defect in the emergency light unit battery in the rearmost seating-cum-luggage coach likely caused the fire. The Electric Train Lighting department of Chennai Depot was primarily held responsible, though one investigating member dissented. Communication issues delayed the train's stop, but no passengers were injured. Forensic analysis is pending to confirm final responsibility.