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RPF Saves Father and Child from Moving Train Mishap at Prayagraj Station

A passenger attempting to board the departing Kashi Express at Prayag Junction slipped and fell into the gap between the train and the platform while carrying his minor child. Alert Railway Protection Force personnel on duty swiftly intervened and pulled both individuals to safety. Their prompt action prevented a potential major accident. Railway officials have reiterated the warning for passengers not to board or alight from moving trains.

Key Points: RPF Rescues Passenger and Child from Moving Train Gap

  • Passenger slips boarding moving train
  • Child also in danger
  • RPF team's prompt rescue
  • Major mishap averted
  • Railway issues safety reminder
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RPF saves passenger and child at Prayag Junction

Alert Railway Protection Force personnel at Prayag Junction save a passenger and his minor child who fell while trying to board a departing train.

"The alert on-duty staff immediately took action and safely pulled both the passenger and the child out of danger. - Railway Statement"

Prayagraj, January 19

A passenger and his minor child were rescued by Railway Protection Force personnel at Prayag railway station on Sunday, a statement said.

The incident occurred when Train No. 15018 (Kashi Express), after its scheduled halt, began to depart, and the passenger attempted to board the moving train while carrying the child. During the attempt, he slipped and fell into the gap between the train and the platform.

The alert on-duty staff immediately took action and safely pulled both the passenger and the child out of danger. Due to the prompt response and coordinated effort of the RPF team, a major mishap was averted. The passenger later boarded the train safely and continued his journey, it added.

Senior railway officials appreciated the swift and dedicated action of the railway staff. Northern Railway has once again appealed to passengers not to board or alight from moving trains and to wait for the train to come to a complete halt for their own safety.

- ANI

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Priya S
This is terrifying! Why do people take such risks, especially with a child? The announcements are made constantly. Thank God for the staff's quick thinking. A lesson for everyone.
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Vikram M
While the rescue is commendable, the railways also need to look at platform congestion and train halting times. Sometimes trains stop for barely a minute. It creates panic and leads to such dangerous attempts.
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Rohit P
Heart-stopping moment. I travel frequently by train and see this happen too often. People are always in a hurry. Salute to the RPF jawans. They deserve more recognition and better pay for this kind of duty.
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Sarah B
As a visitor to India, the efficiency and bravery of the railway staff in such crowded conditions is always impressive. Well done to the team at Prayagraj. A close call with a happy ending.
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Nikhil C
The father must have been so scared. Can't even imagine. Thank you, RPF. We need more awareness campaigns at stations with real-life examples like this one. Jai Hind!

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