Every morning, we would get a document called USF (Unsatisfactory Features) from our Control, which lists all events due to which there were delays in train services. The most disturbing one is the delay in trains caused due to the runover of a human trespasser. #IndianRailways
Everyday, there would be at least one such runover by a train. Once there's a runover, the loco pilot or motorman is supposed to stop the train and immediately inform the next station. The train would only start after the station authorities and the RPF take custody of the body.
The dead body is then taken to the nearest hospital for post-mortem and the family members are also informed. Such incidents also leave a scar on the psyche of the loco pilots as they would have to remove the mutilated dead body from the underframe and wait for assistance.
The psychological impact of such incidents on the loco pilots is something which is hardly ever understood. Though the trespasser is at fault, the guilt of having caused a death remains with him/her. They have to overcome this, complete their duty and move to the next train.
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