Bandra Stampede: CCTV captures frantic scenes of pushing and shoving as passengers rush to board train

In a crowded and chaotic scene captured on CCTV, passengers at Mumbai’s Bandra Terminus were seen pushing and shoving to board an unreserved express train early on Sunday, leading to a stampede that injured ten people. The incident occurred when the 22-coach Bandra-Gorakhpur Antyodaya Express arrived from the railway yard around 2:44 a.m., and large groups of passengers scrambled to enter the train.

CCTV Captures Initial Rush, But Not Stampede

The footage, reportedly from a CCTV camera on the north end of platform 1, shows crowds gathering around the train as it approached, with passengers holding bags on their heads and shoulders, blocking the entrances. Some attempted to board through emergency exit windows before the train even stopped completely. The footage, which has since gone viral, does not show the actual stampede, suggesting it may have occurred beyond the camera's range.

Discrepancies in Injury Reports

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster management cell reported that ten passengers were injured, while the Western Railway claimed only two were hurt. One video shared on social media showed an injured passenger lying in a pool of blood as others continued to board. Another clip showed Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel and bystanders helping injured passengers reach the hospital.


With the Diwali and Chhath festivals approaching, the Western Railway has increased its service, adding more than 130 special trains to meet the demand for travel to states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.