Newborn delivered on train with help from passengers in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: A baby girl was born aboard the Jabalpur–Somnath Express on Tuesday, after a woman passenger went into labour while the train was between Ahmedabad and Viramgam.

Railway officials said that the woman was travelling with her husband in Coach S-2 on Jabalpur-Somnath Express from Ahmedabad to Veraval, and began experiencing labour pain shortly after departure from Ahmedabad station.

Her husband and co-passengers alerted the on-duty ticket examiner, Ramjeevan Kumar. By this time, the train had crossed Chandlodia station and was heading for Viramgam which was the next stop.

Senior divisional commercial manager Atul Kumar Tripathi of Bhavnagar division of Western Railway said Kumar promptly informed the commercial control office and arranged for bedsheets and other basic support.

As the woman’s condition intensified, other women passengers in the coach stepped forward to assist. With their help, the delivery was conducted safely inside the coach.

The woman gave birth to a healthy baby girl. After the birth, the railway administration coordinated medical support ahead of arrival at Viramgam. An ambulance and medical assistance were arranged at Viramgam station.

With the husband’s consent, the woman and newborn were disembarked and taken to the government hospital in Viramgam for examination and care. Doctors later confirmed that mother and child were stable and healthy.

Officials said the TTE assisted the family after the delivery, and arranged tea and refreshments, while ensuring communication with control staff for timely medical coordination.