Overview
- The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on October 27 at Erode Junction’s Platform 3 as the Chennai-bound Yercaud Express began to move.
- RPF Head Constable Sri Jagadeesan sprinted to the spot and pulled the passenger away from the platform gap, averting a likely fall onto the tracks.
- Station officials said the woman sustained minor injuries and received first aid before being counselled against attempting to board a moving train.
- Southern Railway praised the act in its post, and the video drew at least 28,000 views with comments urging recognition and preventive measures.
- Media highlighted similar recent saves, including an RPF constable rescuing a passenger at Jabalpur on Wednesday, underscoring a recurring safety risk.