Maharashtra: Peacock Stuck in Front Engine of Bhusawal-Badnera Train Rescued at Shegaon (Watch Video)
A peacock trapped inside the front engine assembly of the Bhusawal-Badnera MEMU passenger train was safely rescued at Shegaon Railway Station in Maharashtra's Buldhana district. Railway staff, GRP personnel and local residents freed the bird without causing further injury. The peacock was later handed over to wildlife experts, while a video of the rescue has gone viral.
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A peacock trapped inside the front engine assembly of a moving passenger train was successfully rescued by railway staff, Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel and local residents at Shegaon Railway Station in Maharashtra's Buldhana district. The bird, which had become lodged in the locomotive coupling deck of the Bhusawal-Badnera MEMU passenger train, was safely freed after the train arrived at the station.
The rescue operation was completed without causing any further harm to the bird. Officials later confirmed that the peacock had not suffered any serious injuries and was handed over to wildlife experts for observation before being released into its natural habitat. Peacocks Spotted on Mumbai’s Pedder Road As Monsoon Rains Cool City (Watch Video).
Peacock Stuck in Front Engine of Bhusawal-Badnera Train
Poor peacock stuck in MEMU train rescued. Caught in the coupling deck of the Bhusaval-Badnera train, was taken out at Shegaon station. pic.twitter.com/6zdOpKwk9W
— Rajendra B. Aklekar (@rajtoday) July 1, 2026
Peacock Found Trapped in Train's Front Engine Assembly
According to railway officials, the peacock became trapped in the locomotive coupling deck while the train was in motion.
When the Bhusawal-Badnera MEMU reached Shegaon station, alert railway employees noticed the distressed bird tightly lodged inside the front portion of the engine and immediately initiated rescue efforts. Viral Video Captures Man Making S*xual Gestures at Influencer Rupali Dixit on Train, Railways Registers Complaint.
Railway Staff, GRP and Locals Join Rescue Operation
Railway officials promptly informed the Government Railway Police (GRP), who joined railway employees and local residents in rescuing the bird. Working carefully, the team managed to free the peacock without causing it any additional injuries.
Following the rescue, the bird underwent a preliminary examination and was found to be free of any major injuries. It was subsequently handed over to wildlife experts for observation before being released back into the wild. The operation was completed swiftly, allowing the passenger train to resume its journey without any significant delay or disruption.
A video of the rescue operation has gone viral on social media, with users praising the prompt response of railway staff, GRP personnel and local residents for saving India's national bird.
Sharing the video on X, railway expert Rajendra Aklekar wrote: "Poor peacock stuck in MEMU train rescued. Caught in the coupling deck of the Bhusaval-Badnera train, was taken out at Shegaon station."
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 01, 2026 05:57 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
