71-Year-Old Man Slips While Boarding A Moving Train At Salem; Gets Rescued By RPF Sub-Inspector

Train journeys are comfortable, yes, but reckless behaviour at stations can turn risky. Recently, a 71-year-old passenger slipped while trying to board a moving train at Salem. Official account of the Southern Railway posted about the incident on X and warned passengers of a penalty if they were found attempting to board or alight from moving trains. Here’s what happened.

A Passenger Attempts To Board A Moving Train At Salem 

A 71-year-old passenger slipped while trying to board a moving train at Salem. Thanks to the swift action of RPF Sub-Inspector Shri N. Palani, who rescued the passenger to safety.

Your safety matters; please never attempt to board a moving train.

As per Section 156 of the… pic.twitter.com/H4C66EPqND

— Southern Railway (@GMSRailway) December 3, 2025

People attempting to board or get off moving trains is a sight many have witnessed at stations. No matter how slow the train moves, this behaviour is reckless and dangerous. Recently, a 71-year-old passenger tried to board a moving train at Salem Railway Station but slipped. Fortunately, RPF Sub-Inspector Shri N. Palani quickly rescued him to safety.

Southern Railway, one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways, shared the incident on its official X account. They uploaded a video showing the passenger running to get on a moving train before he was rescued. The video was scary, but thanks to the swift action of the RPF officer, a major tragedy was avoided. Southern Railway also wrote, “Your safety matters; please never attempt to board a moving train.”

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A Punishable Act That Can Cost You A Penalty 

You should know that attempting to board or alight from a moving train is not just risky but also a punishable offence. According to Section 156 of the Indian Railways Act, one could face a heavy penalty, imprisonment, or even both for such attempts. It is a reckless act and violates railway safety rules. No matter how late you are or afraid of missing a train, boarding a moving train is never an option. It could lead to serious injuries.

Many users reacted on X. One wrote, “How many years will we keep seeing this, some RPF saving people from falling. Why can’t Indian Railways have a closed door?” While some criticised the passenger, one user appreciated the RPF Sub-Inspector and wrote, “Good action by the RPF.”

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Thankfully, the 71-year-old passenger was safely rescued. What do you think of this incident? Do share your thoughts in the comments.

Cover Image Courtesy: @GMSRailway/ X