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Quick action by Central Railway staff saves disabled passenger from moving train at Lonavala

Updated On: 30 July, 2026 04:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

According to Central Railway, the passenger, a resident of Karjat, attempted to board a general second-class coach while using crutches. He lost his balance and fell beside the moving train but was saved in time by the officials

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Central Railway commended Pointsman Vallentine D'Souza (R) and RPF constable Sikandara Sahani (L) for their alertness, courage and presence of mind. Pic/CR

Central Railway commended Pointsman Vallentine D'Souza (R) and RPF constable Sikandara Sahani (L) for their alertness, courage and presence of mind. Pic/CR

Two Central Railway employees displayed exceptional courage and quick thinking after rescuing a physically challenged passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving train at Lonavala railway station on Wednesday evening, an official statement said.

The timely intervention by a pointsman and a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable prevented what could have been a fatal accident.

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