Synopsis
In a remarkable event, a woman from Bihar gave birth on platform four of Guwahati Railway Station, creating a memorable moment during her journey. Railway officials and medical staff provided immediate assistance, ensuring both mother and baby received necessary care.Key Takeaways
- Woman gave birth on Guwahati Railway Station.
- Immediate medical support was provided by railway staff.
- Transfer to Gauhati Medical College for further care.
- NFR emphasizes readiness for emergencies.
- Health schemes available for mother and child.
Guwahati, January 20 (NationPress) In an astonishing incident, a woman hailing from Bihar delivered a baby on platform number four of Guwahati Railway Station on Monday, transforming a typical train journey into an unforgettable experience.
The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, reported that the woman was en route from Agartala to Barauni (located in Begusarai district of Bihar) aboard the Rani Kamlapati Express when she unexpectedly experienced labour pains.
Upon receiving this urgent news, NFR officials promptly intervened, advising the woman and her family to disembark at Guwahati Railway Station.
As the train reached Guwahati, railway medical staff, along with female personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF), swiftly provided assistance, ensuring a successful delivery right at the station, as stated by the CPRO.
Following the birth, the woman and her newborn were quickly transferred to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital via ambulance, accompanied by her husband for further medical care.
The authorities of Northeast Frontier Railway are consistently prepared to offer essential support to passengers in any crisis situation, Sharma emphasized.
Another railway representative confirmed that NFR has extended all initial aid to the woman and her family, and during their hospitalization, both mother and baby will receive extensive medical assistance through various health schemes offered by the government of Assam.
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), operating across the northeastern states and extending into seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of northern Bihar, oversees more than 6400 km of railway tracks.
The NFR is engaged in executing a variety of major projects aimed at enhancing the railway infrastructure across all eight northeastern states.
