A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday at Ernakulam Junction railway station when a woman passenger was discovered unconscious aboard the Karaikal-Ernakulam Express. Despite immediate efforts by railway officials who rushed her to Ernakulam General Hospital, she was declared brought dead upon arrival.
Details of the Incident
The woman, identified as Isaivani, aged 40 and hailing from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu, was traveling on the express train. According to an officer with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), fellow passengers noticed her in an unconscious state when the train pulled into Ernakulam Junction station.
Impact on Train Operations
The unfortunate event led to a significant disruption in the train's schedule. The Karaikal-Ernakulam Express, which was scheduled to continue its journey as a passenger train from Ernakulam to Kottayam after completing its route from Karaikal, experienced a delay of approximately half-an-hour.
Railway authorities took prompt action to manage the situation. Before the train could resume its trip to Kottayam, officials conducted a thorough cleaning and fumigation process to ensure hygiene and safety standards were maintained.
Response and Aftermath
The RPF officer emphasized that the incident was handled with urgency, but the woman could not be revived. The delay, while inconvenient for other passengers, was necessary to address the emergency and conduct proper sanitization procedures.
This incident highlights the challenges faced by railway personnel in managing medical emergencies during transit and underscores the importance of swift response mechanisms in such critical situations.
