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Train Halts at Mumbai’s CSMT as Viral Video Shows Man Sleeping on Tracks

Authorities opened a Railways Act case after removing the reportedly intoxicated man from the line.

Overview

  • The incident occurred on Platform 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on Monday afternoon, reported around 3–3:30 pm.
  • An approaching train slowed, repeatedly sounded its horn, and stopped just short of the man as commuters shouted and waved to alert him.
  • The individual appeared to be under the influence and was covered with a white bedsheet, according to the video and local reports.
  • Rail personnel cleared the person from the track, Harbour Line services resumed, and his identity has not been released.
  • A case was registered under Section 145 of the Indian Railways Act, with coverage noting recent alcohol-related public-safety incidents in the region.