Attempt to Board Moving Train Leads to Fatal Incident
Key Points:
- Rajkamal Mishra, 54, fell while boarding Geetanjali Express.
- Sustained critical injuries, succumbed during treatment at TMH.
- Incident underscores risks of boarding moving trains.
JAMSHEDPUR – In a tragic accident on Tuesday evening, 54-year-old Rajkamal Mishra from Jhumka Mohalla, Chakradharpur, lost his life at Tatanagar Railway Station. He fell while attempting to board the Howrah-Mumbai Geetanjali Express on Platform No. 3.
Rajkamal Mishra, a teacher at Utkramit Madhya Vidyalaya Kudahatu and currently posted at Arahanga Primary School, Surbuda Panchayat, had come to Jamshedpur for personal work. While returning to Chakradharpur, he attempted to board the moving train but slipped, falling onto the tracks. One leg was completely severed, and the other was partially amputated.
Immediate Medical Attention Fails to Save Life
Railway personnel promptly rushed him to MGM Hospital. However, due to the severity of his injuries, he was referred to TMH, where he passed away during treatment. Mishra hailed from Begusarai, Bihar, and is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.
Family Devastated by Loss
His family, overwhelmed with grief, arrived at TMH upon hearing the news. The incident has left a deep void in their lives.
Call for Improved Safety Measures
This tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of boarding moving trains. Authorities urge passengers to strictly follow railway safety protocols, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance from both passengers and railway staff.

