A 55-year-old man lost his life at the Badh Railway Station in the Danapur division after being hit by the Vande Bharat Superfast Express. The victim, identified as Sanjay Raut, was a resident of Bihar Sharif and was mute and deaf from birth. The incident took place on Tuesday morning while the victim was on his way to Sasaram to visit his relatives. This event has raised concerns regarding the safety of specially-abled passengers at busy railway platforms.
🚨: Patna-Howrah Vande Bharat Express Hits Man at Badh Station, 55 Year Old Victim Was Deaf and Mute।
How did the accident occur at Badh Railway Station?
According to eyewitness accounts and local reports, Sanjay Raut had stepped out onto the platform to spit while his train was at the station. At that moment, the high-speed Vande Bharat Express was passing through the line. While other passengers on the platform noticed the danger and tried to alert him, his hearing impairment meant he could not hear the loud horn or the shouts of the people nearby. He was struck by the train and died on the spot. The identity of the victim remained unknown until his relatives saw a video of the accident on social media on Wednesday evening.
What safety provisions exist for Divyangjan passengers?
Indian Railways has been working on various initiatives to improve the safety and accessibility of stations for persons with disabilities. Recent developments and existing facilities include the following points:
- The Ministry of Railways notified new guidelines in February 2025 to improve station accessibility for Divyangjans.
- Under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, over 981 lifts and 1,090 escalators have been installed at hundreds of stations across India.
- New Vande Bharat trains feature automatic wide doors, wheelchair parking spaces, and Braille signage for better navigation.
- Railway Board guidelines now recommend training frontline staff in sign language to assist passengers with hearing and speech impairments.
- Tactile pathways and standardized illuminated signage are being provided at major stations to guide visually impaired travelers safely.