RPF Constable Saves Life of Woman Passenger Stuck Between Moving Train & Platform: Gets Rewarded by Railway Manager

An on-duty Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable pulled out a woman passenger who got stuck between a moving train and the station platform in Udupi on Friday, September 20. A woman passenger who was attempting to board the moving Mangalore Central-Madgaon Express Special (Train No. 06602), slipped from the foot board of the coach.

Constable K.T. Aparna who was on duty on Platform 1 at Udupi Railway station on Friday morning noticed that the lower portion of the passenger’s body was stuck between the coach and the platform. Ms. Aparna immediately rushed to the passenger and pulled her out. The passenger, who was later identified as D.N. Niharika, travelling from Mangalore Junction to Gokarna Road, was brought to a safe place with the help of other passengers. Meanwhile, the on duty Railway staff ensured the Loco Pilot stopped the train.

The passenger, who escaped unhurt, continued her journey and her well-being was inquired by RPF staff at Bhatkal Station. She had deboarded at Udupi to buy some snacks and the incident occurred when she attempted to board the train.

Appreciating the good work of Ms. Aparna, KRCL’s Regional Railway Manager at Karwar Asha Shetty, who recently took over the charge, presented a spot reward of ₹5,000 to her at the station.