Moment hero rail passengers rescue dog from train tracks after it falls down gap

12 October 2023 , 08:48

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Moment hero rail passengers rescue dog from train tracks after it falls down gap

A group of hero rail passengers banded together to rescue a dog that had fallen down the gap between the train and the platform.

Dramatic footage shows more than a dozen people lined up along the track trying to reach the dog from underneath the train. One man jumped down onto the track to locate the pooch which got lost at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station in Glasgow, Scotland, on Monday.

While others laid across the floor with their hands held out in an effort to grab the terrified animal. Two passengers eventually managed to lift the black and white dog up onto the platform, the Daily Record reported. It then tried to run away but was quickly grabbed and comforted by members of the group.

Dramatic footage shows more than a dozen people lined up along the track trying to reach the dog from underneath the train at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station in Scotland (TIKTOK/DAILY RECORD)

Passengers eventually managed to lift the black and white dog up onto the platform where it was reunited with its owner (TIKTOK/DAILY RECORD)

The pet was then reunited with its owner then managed to put its lead and collar back on. The heart-warming moment was captured by TikTok user "chillboi2xx" and has since amassed almost one million views.

Social media users praised the group for their quick-thinking and teamwork. One dog lover, called Beck, said: "Oh my God, how amazing everyone was. So glad the dog's okay."

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Barry Evans commented: "The woman on all fours helping out and not caring what was on show. And to make sure the owner was okay, people make Glasgow." Gary Brown added: "Just shows Scottish people would do anything to help."

ScotRail Customer Operations Director Phil Campbell also commented on the incident. "We're pleased to see that the dog was retrieved safe and well," he said.

"We take this opportunity to remind customers to keep well back from platform edges when trains are arriving and leaving the station. And to keep hold of pets, pushchairs, and other belongings when getting on and off the train."

Glasgow Queen Street is Scotland's third busiest railway station, connecting Glasgow and Edinburgh. It also offers routes to the Scottish Highlands and Central Belt, with separate levels for different destinations.

Laura Sharman