200 passengers forced to flee busy train after it burst into flames

TWO-HUNDRED passengers were forced to flee when a commuter train burst into flames during this morning’s rush hour. Two fire crews rushed to Lapworth railway station to attend the blaze on the London Midland train travelling to Birmingham at 8.11am this morning.

200 passengers were forced to flee the busy commuter train after it suddenly went up in flames

All passengers were evacuated and nobody was injured as thick smoke billowed out of the train, which was made up of five carriages. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: “The passengers were taken off the train and into a shelter at a local school.


“Our staff were on standby while the other emergency services dealt with the fire. Fortunately no-one was injured.”

London Midland confirmed a fire broke out on the 0747 Leamington Spa - Worcester SH at around 0815 this morning.

They have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire and the independent Rail Accident Investigation Bureau has been informed.

A London Midland spokesman said: “We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause.
"Passengers are advised to check their journeys on our website and twitter feed, @LondonMidland.
“And don’t forget to claim your Delay Repay compensation if your journey took 30 minutes longer than scheduled.”