RPF constable rescues passenger attempting to board moving train in Nagpur

CCTV footage from Nagpur railway station shows an RPF constable rescuing a passenger who slipped while attempting to board the departing Howrah AC Duronto Express on October 1, 2026. The incident took place around midnight on Platform 4, where Train No. 12261 was leaving the station. The passenger, carrying bags, ran alongside the moving train and tried to board it. He lost his footing near the train door and fell towards the gap between the train and the platform. RPF constable Rakesh Pal, who was on duty nearby, immediately rushed to the passenger and pulled him away from the dangerous gap. The passenger was checked and said he was unharmed. The train was briefly stopped by the Train Manager, after which the passenger continued his journey on the same train. The incident highlights the dangers of attempting to board or alight from a moving train and the importance of following railway safety rules