On September 27, 2026, a station master at Thta railway station in Sohag Governorate intervened to rescue an elderly passenger who lost his balance while attempting to board the moving Luxor-Alexandria dynamic ventilation train, averting a potentially fatal accident as documented in widely shared security and media footage.
Rail officials confirmed the incident on September 30, releasing details about the near-miss at the Sohag station. According to the state railway administration, the emergency unfolded as train number 157 entered the platform area.
The Rescue at Thta Station
Security and media clips circulating online captured the critical seconds on the platform. Station master Mohamed El-Sayed Galal rushed forward alongside an unidentified bystander to pull the elderly man back from the gap before he could slip beneath the rotating wheels (as detailed in local reporting). Observers on social media praised the quick response, highlighting the immediate intervention needed in a situation that left onlookers panicked.
The Egyptian National Railways issued a formal statement outlining the timeline. The agency noted that the passenger attempted to board while the locomotive was still in motion and before it had come to a complete halt on the platform.
Details of rescuing a citizen from train wheels in Thta CONTENT: The Egyptian National Railways announced that the Thta station master was able to rescue a citizen before he fell under the train wheels, while he was attempting to board one of the trains as it entered the station and before it had come to a complete stop on the platform. Egyptian National Railways, official statement
Official Safety Warnings and Platform Rules
Following the widespread circulation of the video, railway authorities reiterated warnings to the traveling public. The administration stressed that passengers must wait for trains to stop completely before attempting to board or disembark.
- Train number 157 operating on the Luxor-Alexandria dynamic ventilation line was arriving at the station when the incident occurred.
- Station master Mohamed El-Sayed Galal and a civilian bystander intervened directly on the platform.
- Railway management renewed calls for strict adherence to basic safety guidelines across all station platforms.
Officials emphasized that such safety instructions form the foundation of secure travel across the national rail network. While social media users called for formal commendations for the station master and the assisting citizen, the transport agency focused its public messaging on preventing future platform accidents.
