Physically disabled man crosses railway tracks with walker minutes before train arrives

A video showed a disabled man using a walker to cross railway tracks in Maharashtra just before a train arrived. The clip prompted warnings against crossing tracks and renewed questions about accessibility at railway stations.Physically disabled man crosses railway tracks with walker minutes before train arrives (Photos: @mr_khadus_rahul/Instagram)A disabled man was seen inching his way across railway tracks with the help of a walker at a railway station in Maharashtra, just minutes before a train was due to arrive at the station.Instagram user Rahul Banger shared the video on his account, showing the man attempting to reach the opposite platform at Ambernath railway station despite the obvious danger of crossing the tracks.In the video, the man was seen carefully making his way across the railway tracks, using a walker for support as he limped towards the other side. He appeared to struggle with every step, moving slowly as the sound of an approaching train added to the urgency of the situation.As he reached the other platform, several people were seen stepping in to help him climb up to safety. The group managed to pull him onto the platform just minutes before the train approached the station. Sharing the video, Rahul urged people not to cross railway tracks and instead use the skywalk or designated pedestrian routes.Watch the video here: Railway Seva responded to a journalist's post regarding the same video, writing, "For necessary action, the case has been escalated to the concerned official."The video led to a debate in the comments section, with some users criticising the man for taking such a dangerous route despite knowing the risks.Others, however, pointed out that accessibility should also be considered, arguing that people with disabilities needed better facilities to reach railway platforms safely.One user said that disabled passengers should be provided with proper facilities rather than being left to navigate dangerous crossings. Another suggested that people would be less likely to cross the tracks if railway bridges and pedestrian access were better organised.The incident also raised a larger question about accessibility at railway stations, particularly for passengers who may find footbridges difficult or impossible to navigate.- EndsPublished By: Yashna TalwarPublished On: Sep 3, 2026 15:16 IST