On Friday night, a passenger train on the Delhi-Howrah route was stopped mid-journey by the loco pilot after a young man was hit by the train. The loco pilot acted swiftly and with presence of mind, stopping the train and coordinating with the guard, Abhishek Shukla, to bring the injured man...
more...

aboard. They then proceeded to Sirathu Railway Station where he was transferred to an ambulance and taken to the district hospital. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently referred to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj. While the young man has been admitted to the hospital, he has not been able to provide his name or any family contact information, making it difficult to identify him. This incident is considered a first-of-its-kind for the North Central Railway (NCR), as trains are typically only stopped in emergencies involving deaths or for essential medical assistance for passengers aboard the train. The NCR is considering honoring the loco pilot and guard for their swift actions and compassion.