Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Delivery Agent Falls From Moving Train
A delivery agent for Swiggy was delivering food to a passenger on a moving train.
The train stopped for only a minute or two, and the agent had to get off quickly.
He lost his balance and fell onto the platform.
Luckily, he wasn't hurt.
People on social media are worried about the safety of delivery workers and want better rules to keep them safe.
Swiggy said they will improve their safety training to prevent such incidents in the future.
A Swiggy delivery agent fell from a moving train at Anantapur railway station in Andhra Pradesh.
The incident occurred after the agent delivered food to a passenger on the Prashanti Express, which had a short halt.
The video of the incident sparked widespread concern over the safety of gig workers.
Swiggy confirmed that the delivery partner is safe and unharmed and emphasized their safety protocols.
Social media users demanded better safety protocols for delivery agents on trains.
- Who
- Swiggy delivery agent and passengers on the Prashanti Express
- What
- A delivery agent fell from a moving train while attempting to deboard
- When
- The incident occurred at Anantapur railway station
- Where
- Anantapur railway station, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- The train had a short halt, leaving little time for the agent to safely deboard
- Location
- Anantapur railway station, Andhra Pradesh
- Train
- Prashanti Express (18464)
- Duration of Halt
- 1-2 minutes
- Delivery Partner Status
- Safe and unharmed
- Company Response
- Swiggy confirmed safety protocols and strengthened training
