Narrow Escape For Elderly Man From Vande Bharat Express In Kerala's Tirur
Tirur, Kerala: In a spine-chilling incident caught on camera, an elderly man had a miraculous escape from the lightning-fast Vande Bharat Express at the Tirur Railway Station in Kerala.
The heart-pounding video that has since gone viral showcases the elderly man”s hair-raising brush with danger as he attempted to cross the railway tracks just as the Vande Bharat Express hurtled towards him. The Vande Bharat Express, known for its blazing speed and cutting-edge technology, is an indigenous semi-high-speed train that has garnered attention and acclaim across the country.
The dramatic footage highlights the man”s daring dash across the tracks and the adrenaline-inducing moment when he narrowly escaped the speeding train”s path. Bystanders and onlookers were left in shock as they witnessed the elderly man”s incredible survival. The video serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with crossing railway tracks and the importance of adhering to safety protocols.
Kerala has two Vande Bharat Express trains, both of which pass through the Tirur railway station. One Vande Bharat train originates from Thiruvananthapuram at 5:15 am and travels to Kasaragod.
The Kasaragod – Thiruvananthapuram Vande Bharat Express (via Alappuzha), India”s first saffron-colored semi-high-speed train, was inaugurated on September 24, 2023, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference from New Delhi. The train departs from Kasaragod at 7 am in the morning and reaches Thiruvananthapuram in the afternoon.
The Vande Bharat Express trains are medium-distance train service operated by the Indian Railways, under the Ministry of Indian Railways. Similar to Shatabdi Express, these are day train services that connect Indian cities which are less than 10 hours apart.
