Tourists Ride on Footboards of Express Trains

Railway passengers on the upcountry mainline have expressed concern over accidents involving foreign tourists riding on the footboards of express trains. They highlighted tourists’ habit of riding on footboards and taking selfies despite the dangers, noting several recent accidents, some resulting in fatalities. In the most recent incident on Sunday (21), a foreign woman fell from the Podi Minike Express near Ohiya railway station, while about a month ago, an Iranian tourist sustained serious injuries in a similar incident.