Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Railway Staff Rescue Differently-Abled Passenger at Lonavala Station
Two railway staff members, Vallentine D'Souza and Sikandara Sahani, saved a differently-abled passenger named Amit from a moving train at Lonavala station.
Amit, who uses crutches, slipped while trying to board the train.
The staff quickly pulled him to safety, preventing a serious accident.
The railway administration praised the staff's bravery and reminded passengers of the dangers of boarding moving trains.
Amit was given first aid and helped to continue his journey on the next train.
Two Central Railway personnel rescued a differently-abled passenger from a moving train at Lonavala station.
The incident occurred on July 29 when the passenger slipped while boarding the 11030 Kolhapur–CSMT Koyna Express.
Pointsman Vallentine D'Souza and RPF constable Sikandara Sahani pulled the passenger to safety.
The passenger, Amit from Karjat, was traumatized but received first aid and was accommodated on the next train.
The railway administration praised the staff's bravery and warned passengers about the dangers of boarding moving trains.
- Who
- Vallentine D'Souza and Sikandara Sahani (rescuers), Amit (passenger)
- What
- Rescue of a differently-abled passenger from a moving train
- When
- July 29, 2024, at 6:25 PM to 6:32 PM
- Where
- Lonavala railway station
- Why
- To prevent a potential fatal accident and ensure passenger safety
Passenger Safety
Passenger Behavior
Importance of Alert Staff
Passenger Safety
Alert railway staff are crucial for passenger safety, especially for differently-abled individuals.
Passenger Behavior
Passengers should be more aware of the dangers of boarding moving trains.
- Date of Incident
- July 29
- Time of Incident
- 6:25 PM to 6:32 PM
- Train Involved
- 11030 Kolhapur–CSMT Koyna Express
- Rescuers
- Vallentine D'Souza and Sikandara Sahani
- Passenger's Residence
- Karjat