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Engine driver stops train at railway crossing to pick up snacks at Alwar! 5 employees suspended as video goes viral

Screengrab from the video.

A video of a train stopping at a railway crossing at Alwar in Rajasthan so that the driver can collect is favourite kachoris from the gateman has gone viral. The Railway authorities have been prompted to take action and suspend five employees in connection with the incident as the video has gone viral.

The video shows a railway personnel walking along the tracks as train approaches. The train then stops and after he hands over the snacks to the driver it blows its horn and resumes its onward journey. Meanwhile, road traffic is held up on both sides of the tracks for the train. The incident is reported to have been a regular feature at the level crossing!