Train stranded due to floods in western India, villagers serve meals to passengers
by Aditi VermaThe Sayaji Nagari Express, traveling from Bhuj to Mumbai, was stranded in western India’s Gujarat due to severe flooding. Displaying remarkable community spirit, villagers from the surrounding areas stepped up to provide food and refreshments to the stranded passengers.
The incident took place at Dhrangadhra railway station in the Surendranagar district and the video went viral on August 28.
Visuals showed the scene at the Dhrangadhra railway station was heartwarming and inspiring. Stranded due to flooding, the train sat motionless on the tracks, filled with anxious passengers. Amidst this, local residents from nearby villages arrived with containers of freshly prepared Khichdi, determined to provide comfort and care. They moved from one compartment to another, serving passengers on disposable plates. Smiles spread across faces as everyone savored the simple yet comforting meal. Children, adults, and elderly alike enjoyed the warm Khichdi, sharing a moment of relief and unity. The gesture of these villagers transformed a moment of distress into one of community and compassion.
In an unexpected turn of events, the Sayaji Nagari Express, en route from Bhuj to Mumbai, found itself halted at Dhrangadhra railway station, Gujarat, after heavy rains led to flooding on the tracks. The train, with hundreds of passengers onboard, was unable to move forward, leaving travelers uncertain and anxious.
However, what followed was an inspiring act of kindness and community spirit. Villagers from nearby areas quickly came together to provide relief to the stranded passengers. They organized a mass preparation of food, including traditional Khichdi, snacks, and refreshments, to ensure that every traveler was fed.
Local residents, who are no strangers to the challenges posed by monsoons, showed incredible unity and empathy by delivering meals directly to the passengers in their compartments. This spontaneous act of generosity was applauded by passengers and railway authorities alike, who were grateful for the support.
The villagers’ timely intervention not only alleviated the immediate hardship faced by the passengers but also highlighted the resilient and compassionate nature of the people in Gujarat. As rescue operations continue and the water levels are monitored, the authorities remain hopeful that the train services will resume soon.