Borivali Station: Commuters Turn Train Engine into Footbridge, Risk Lives

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News18•20-01-2026, 17:05
Borivali Station: Commuters Turn Train Engine into Footbridge, Risk Lives
- •A video from Borivali railway station shows commuters using a stationary train engine as a footbridge to cross tracks during morning rush hour.
- •Passengers are seen climbing the engine's front to traverse to the opposite side, carrying bags, despite the inherent danger.
- •The train driver signaled and sounded the horn, cautioning people, but some persisted in crossing to save time.
- •As the train began to move, some passengers were stranded on the engine, prompting shouts from the platform for the driver to stop.
- •The incident highlights the daily challenges and risks faced by Mumbai commuters due to overcrowding and insufficient infrastructure.
Why It Matters: Mumbai commuters at Borivali station dangerously used a train engine as a footbridge, risking lives for time.
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