Title: Train Splashing Incident at Nalasopara Station Found to be from 2017, Not Recent
A video of a train splashing water on commuters at Nalasopara station has been widely shared on social media, with claims that it depicts a recent incident. However, our fact-checking investigation has revealed that the video is from 2017, not a recent occurrence.
The viral video, which shows a train speeding through flooded tracks and splashing water on people waiting at a railway station, was shared on Twitter with the caption Mumbai’s Nala Sopara railway station is more like a water park. While the incident did take place in Nalasopara, it actually happened back in September 2017.
Upon conducting a reverse image search, we discovered a tweet from BBC News dated September 20, 2017, featuring an extended version of the video. The tweet read: Speeding train soaks commuters waiting at a flooded station in Mumbai. The video, originally shared by another Twitter user, was filmed on the outskirts of Mumbai at the Nalasopara Station.
Various media reports at the time covered the incident in detail. According to NDTV, the video was indeed shot at Nalasopara Station, but railway officials denied that the train was traveling at a high speed, stating that the close-up shot made it appear so. The train in question was the Jaipur Superfast, traveling at a speed of 110 kmph, when it passed through Nalasopara’s flooded tracks. The video was recorded from platform four of the station by a person waiting for the suburban local train.
Reports stated that due to heavy rainfall, a caution had been issued for trains to run at a reduced speed of 8 kmph. However, the Virar station master forgot to inform the train’s driver about the caution. Consequently, the driver operated the train at its regular speed, resulting in passengers on the platform being drenched by the train’s splashes, compromising their safety.
In response to the incident, Western Railway authorities suspended the Virar station master and the train’s pilot. Additionally, a three-member committee was formed to investigate the matter.
It is evident that the video circulating on social media, claiming to depict a recent incident, is in fact from September 2017. This serves as a reminder that the recirculation of old videos can mislead the public and create unnecessary panic or confusion. We urge users to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of viral videos before sharing them further.
It is important to rely on credible sources of information to ensure accuracy and avoid spreading misinformation.
