The terrifying moment a train carriage caught on fire with people running off the train and onto the platform has gone viral on TikTok.

In the video, which has 1.4 million views, you can hear people shouting as they flee the train. 

At first, the video captured the moment that the underneath of a carriage caught fire.

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The fire then quickly grew as the train approached the platform and when the doors opened, passengers began spilling off of the train and away from the fire.

 

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As people ran towards the stairs to get away from the blaze, a cloud of grey smoke engulfed the platform as the person taking the video also began to run.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the fire broke out underneath the train carriage at West Malling station at around 3.25 on Thursday (February 2).

Five fire engines were sent to the scene and no injuries were reported.

 

The train and surrounding area were evacuated as a precaution.

When the driver became aware of the fire, he stopped the train at West Malling station immediately, so that passengers could be evacuated as quickly as possible.

Southeastern Railway has said that it will be carrying out a full investigation and that the safety of staff and passengers is a priority.

The cause of the fire is not yet known, but it is believed to be accidental.

A spokesperson for Kent Fire and Rescue Service said: "Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to West Malling train station, in Station Approach, West Malling, following reports of a fire underneath a train carriage. 

"Five fire engines and a foam unit were sent to the scene, where crews used dry powder to extinguish a small fire.

"The incident has since been reduced to two fire engines. 

 

"The train and surrounding area were evacuated as a precaution, but no injuries were reported. 

"People travelling on the affected railway line are likely to experience delays. Please follow Southeastern railway for any travel updates. 

"All crews have now left the scene.

"The cause is not yet known but is believed to be accidental."

A Southeastern spokesperson said: “A fire occurred underneath the 15:25 London Victoria to Ashford International train this evening. 

"On becoming aware of the fire the driver took immediate action, safely stopping the train at West Malling station so passengers could be immediately evacuated.

"Emergency services attended the scene and put the fire out.

“No injuries were reported but our team offered support to people involved, both customers and staff. 

“The safety of our passengers and staff remains our top priority and a full investigation will be carried out.”

Southeastern Railway provided rail replacement buses at West Malling, Otford and Maidstone East and a taxi for a customer using a wheelchair. 

Network Rail engineers are on site to inspect the line to ensure it is safe for use.

We have contacted the Kent Police for a comment.