The folks behind the wheels of the Mumbai railway system are the real gems hidden in the bustling city. They are the ones who guide countless Mumbaikars through the daily grind, making sure they get from point A to B within the city without a hitch. These pilots aren’t just ferrying passengers. They’re carrying the city’s hopes, fears, and stories.
Hence, it was fitting to throw a grand celebration for a local train pilot on his retirement day, reported Indian Express. A user on ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) shared a video wherein we see people gathered on the railway platform, dancing to the infectious beats of the dhol and celebrating the occasion. Have a look:
A celebration last week when a motorman drived the local train for the last time on his retirement day.
After putting in many years of service that to without a snag is quite a big achievement.@AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia pic.twitter.com/It9wpWmMNI— Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) September 3, 2023
Many people responded to this video with a lot of love and lauded the fact that a common man such as the railway pilot was given such a grand goodbye. Here’s how some of them reacted to the video:
Love Mumbaikars.a grand farewell.Woww aamachi Mumbai.Compliments
— Fire_n_Fury (@SURESH93544253) September 5, 2023
What a achievement really commendable they deserve much more honour.
— canewsbeta (@canewsbeta) September 4, 2023
Celebrating the services of the ordinary people is a great gesture.
— The Common Man (@PrabuddhaManush) September 4, 2023
Perfect way to celebrate your retirement…
— priyadarshan anup (@priyada42480646) September 4, 2023
A reason to love railways ❤️ https://t.co/4m2QlFd1oZ
— N S Aditya (@Hyderabadi2911) September 4, 2023
This is the indomitable spirit of Mumbai and its people! 😀