- A passenger’s gold ring fell into the train toilet drainage pipe on the Bandra-Bhuj Special train
- Western Railway staff worked hours in filthy conditions to recover the valuable ring
- DRM Ahmedabad praised staff’s honesty and dedication in retrieving the lost ring
Recently, during a journey on the Bandra Terminus-Bhuj Special train (number 09037), in coach B-8, a gold ring worth lakhs fell into the toilet and went straight into the washroom's drainage pipe and tank. The passenger believed the ring would never be recovered. The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Ahmedabad, shared details of the incident in a post on X on May 12.
"But as soon as they reached Ahmedabad station, the Western Railway staff turned it into a mission," the post read. It added, "Senior Section Engineer (C&W) Shri Sanjay Yadav, CTS staff Shri Virendra Kumar Singh, and the entire team toiled for hours amidst the filthy tank, pipelines, and overpowering stench, and finally retrieved the ring."
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When the ring was handed back to the passenger, their joy was a sight to behold, the DRM said. "DRM Shri Ved Prakash commended the entire team's honesty and dedication. Indian Railways doesn't just take passengers to their destinations - it also keeps their trust and emotions safe."
Social media users applauded the railway staff for their efforts. Take a look at the reactions below:
One user wrote, "Their morale should also be boosted, whether through promotions or cash incentives."
Another added, "Thanks to the DRM Ahmedabad team. By performing their duties with honesty, they have lived up to passengers' trust - something the railway administration is often accused of lacking. If the railways resolve problems like this consistently, it will certainly increase passenger confidence."
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A third user said, "This is a commendable effort. Just as it is necessary to register complaints, it is equally important to recognise and appreciate outstanding work."
Another comment read, "Salute to the sanitation worker who found the passenger's valuable ring despite the unbearable conditions."
One added, "Indian Railways continues to serve the common people. Every division should work like this. Salute to every employee."
