A woman drove her car on railway tracks near Shankarpally, Telangana, disrupting Bengaluru-Hyderabad train services
A Bizarre Morning: Car on the Tracks Halts Trains
Drunken Drive on Railway Tracks – In an incident that stunned railway officials and commuters alike, a 34-year-old woman from Uttar Pradesh drove her Kia Sonet directly onto the railway tracks near Shankarpally in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy district. The event unfolded around 6:30 AM on June 26, 2025, and quickly escalated into a full-blown safety emergency.
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Eyewitnesses reported seeing the vehicle moving steadily along the tracks, ignoring frantic signals from railway staff and stunned onlookers. The woman reportedly drove for nearly seven to eight kilometres, forcing railway authorities to halt or divert several trains, including the busy Bengaluru-Hyderabad express.
A viral video captured the surreal moment, showing the car navigating the tracks as railway personnel scrambled to intervene. The loco pilot of an approaching train was alerted in time, preventing what could have been a catastrophic collision.
Detained and Examined: Mental Health and Motive Under Scrutiny
The woman, identified as Vomika Soni, was eventually stopped and taken into custody by the Shankarpally police. According to officials, she appeared disoriented and resisted arrest, even threatening locals with a knife when they tried to intervene. She was later sent for a medical evaluation at a government hospital in Chevella to determine whether she was under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or suffering from a mental health condition.
Preliminary reports suggest that Soni, a former software engineer who recently lost her job, may have been mentally distressed. Her family confirmed she had been struggling emotionally since her termination from a Hyderabad-based IT firm.
Authorities are investigating whether the act was a misguided attempt to create viral content, as some speculate she may have been filming a social media reel. Regardless of motive, the incident has raised serious concerns about security lapses and mental health awareness.
Rail Safety in Question: A Wake-Up Call for Authorities
While no injuries or collisions occurred, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about railway safety and public awareness. How did a vehicle gain access to an active railway line? Why weren’t there more robust barriers or surveillance systems in place?
Railway officials have promised a thorough review of safety protocols in the region. “This was a near-miss that could have ended in tragedy,” said a senior South Central Railway official. “We are reassessing access points and will be reinforcing security measures to prevent such breaches.”
Social media has been ablaze with reactions some expressing disbelief, others demanding accountability. Many users criticized the lack of fencing and signage near the tracks, while others called for better mental health support systems to prevent such dangerous behavior. As the investigation continues, the woman remains in custody, and a case has been registered under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and Railway Act. Meanwhile, train services have resumed, but the memory of a car on the tracks and the chaos it caused, will linger as a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers that can derail even the most routine journeys.
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