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Crime
Stone Shatters Duronto Express Window on Nagpur-Mumbai Route
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 11:47 AM
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A stone hurled at the Duronto Express shattered a window, endangering passengers who were seated just inches away. The incident occurred on the Nagpur‑Mumbai leg of the train.
A stone thrown at the Duronto Express on its Nagpur‑Mumbai route smashed a window, leaving passengers seated just inches away in a precarious position. The incident was captured on video and quickly circulated online, drawing attention to safety concerns on high-speed trains.
The Duronto Express, operated by Indian Railways, is a non‑stop service that connects Nagpur and Mumbai in roughly 10 hours. The stone was reportedly launched from the platform at a station en route, striking the train as it passed.
Railway officials have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing security protocols at stations along the route. Preliminary statements indicate that no injuries were reported, but the event has prompted calls for increased surveillance and passenger safety measures.
Passengers who witnessed the event have expressed relief that no one was hurt, but the incident has highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of anti‑theft and anti‑violence measures on Indian trains.
The Duronto Express, operated by Indian Railways, is a non‑stop service that connects Nagpur and Mumbai in roughly 10 hours. The stone was reportedly launched from the platform at a station en route, striking the train as it passed.
Railway officials have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing security protocols at stations along the route. Preliminary statements indicate that no injuries were reported, but the event has prompted calls for increased surveillance and passenger safety measures.
Passengers who witnessed the event have expressed relief that no one was hurt, but the incident has highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of anti‑theft and anti‑violence measures on Indian trains.