Viral Video Shows Differently-Abled Man Using Walker To Cross Railway Tracks at Ambernath Station
A viral video from Ambernath railway station shows a differently-abled man using a walker to cross railway tracks before fellow passengers help him climb onto the platform. A local train is seen approaching moments later. The incident has raised concerns over passenger safety and facilities for differently-abled commuters, while highlighting the risks of track crossing.
A video showing a differently-abled man using a walker to cross railway tracks at Ambernath railway station has surfaced on social media and gone viral. The video shows fellow passengers rushing to help the man climb onto the platform, moments before a local train is seen approaching the platform.
The incident has sparked concerns over passenger safety and accessibility at railway stations. In the video, the man is seen getting down from the platform and carefully crossing two railway tracks with the help of a walker before commuters intervene as he struggles to climb onto the opposite platform. Mumbai Local Train Viral Video: Office-Goers Threaten College Student Over First-Class Seat Dispute.
Differently-Abled Man Using Walker To Cross Railway Tracks
Another example of 0 civic sense!!
📍Ambernath Railway Station
A physically handicapped person was seen crossing the railway tracks during rush hour just to save time.
Because of him, the approaching train had to slow down. Had it not slowed down in time, he could have been… pic.twitter.com/rm54dqTzxj
— Amit Kumar Sindhi (@AMIT_GUJJU) September 2, 2026
No words! Ambernath station #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/CaXZGbMYk5
— Rajendra B. Aklekar (@rajtoday) September 3, 2026
Man Crosses Railway Tracks Using Walker at Ambernath Station
As seen in the video, the man got down from the platform and began crossing the tracks with the help of a walker. He is seen slowly making his way across two railway tracks towards the platform on the opposite side.
Other commuters at the station reportedly noticed the man on the tracks and came forward to assist him. As he struggled to climb onto the platform, two to three passengers reportedly rushed towards him and helped pull him to safety. Mayank Jha Apologises for Mumbai Local Train Prank Videos After Western Railway Notice, Urges Creators To Take Permission (Video).
The video ends with a local train approaching the platform. The sequence has highlighted the potential danger of the situation and the risk the man could have faced if passengers had not intervened in time. The circumstances surrounding why the man chose to cross the tracks at Ambernath station are not immediately clear.
Several netizens reacted to the viral video, with many pointing to what they described as a lack of facilities for differently-abled passengers at Ambernath railway station.
Some users claimed that there is no escalator or lift at the station, making it difficult for differently-abled commuters to move between platforms, particularly during peak hours. The claims circulating on social media have not been independently verified. The incident has nevertheless renewed discussion around accessibility at railway stations and the need for passengers with mobility difficulties to have safer ways to move between platforms.
Railway authorities routinely advise passengers to use designated Foot Over Bridges (FOBs), subways and other authorised routes instead of crossing railway tracks. Track crossing can expose passengers to moving trains and other railway hazards, making it potentially fatal. The viral footage has once again highlighted the risks associated with railway-track trespassing.
Crossing railway tracks without authorisation is also punishable under Section 147 of the Railways Act, 1989. A person found trespassing on railway property or entering a prohibited area can face a fine of up to INR 1,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both. The law is intended to discourage unauthorised entry onto railway property and track crossing.
The video has drawn attention to two related issues: the dangers of crossing railway tracks and the accessibility challenges that passengers with disabilities may face at railway stations.
While the reason for the man's decision to cross the tracks remains unclear, the intervention by fellow passengers helped him reach the platform safely. The incident serves as a reminder for commuters to use designated routes and seek assistance from railway staff when mobility or accessibility issues make navigating a station difficult.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 03, 2026 11:57 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
