Python Rescue Video: Baby Indian Rock Python Found Inside Train Engine at Mumbai CSMT

A routine maintenance check at one of Mumbai's busiest railway hubs took an unexpected turn on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, when railway personnel discovered a baby Indian Rock Python hidden deep inside a train engine at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT). The hatchling was safely removed following a swift rescue operation by wildlife experts. The non-venomous reptile was initially spotted by a locomotive pilot during routine inspection and servicing. Nestled within the complex wiring and high-heat environment of the engine room, the snake’s presence prompted immediate action from railway staff to prevent injuries to the animal or operational disruptions. Snake Rescue in Mumbai: Police Constable Sachin More Rescues 9-Foot-Long Python in Dharavi After Reptile Found During Wire Repair Work Inside Internet Duct, Video Goes Viral.

Wildlife rescue personnel and snake catchers arrived at the terminal shortly after receiving the call. Navigating the tightly packed, narrow components of the engine, the team successfully captured the young python without harming it. Following a health assessment by the wildlife department, officials confirmed the hatchling was released back into its natural forest habitat. A video capturing the detailed extraction process quickly spread across social media, drawing praise for the quick coordination between the Central Railway staff and the rescue team. Python Rescued From Car in Delhi: Six-Foot-Long Indian Rock Python Found Inside Vehicle in Chittaranjan Park, Released Into Wild (Watch Video).

Baby Python Rescued from Train Engine at CSMT Station

Wild Midnight Surprise at Mumbai's CSMT! A baby python was found chilling inside the engine of a train around midnight. Railway staff spotted the little intruder and quickly called in a trained snake rescuer. Nature really said "all aboard" #Mumbai #CSMT #SnakeOnTrain… pic.twitter.com/tm7AydQ02V

— Siraj Noorani (@sirajnoorani) June 24, 2026

Senior railway officials stated that reptiles occasionally breach stationary trains or engines while they are parked for maintenance in yards or pit lines. These open areas are often flanked by dense vegetation, making them prone to wildlife movement, particularly during rainy weather when animals seek warmth and dry shelter inside structural machinery. In response to the incident, railway administration has issued directives to intensify clearing operations and increase monitoring across all local yard facilities to prevent future wildlife intrusions.

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