It was a scene straight out of a movie, but very real for passengers on a Chennai-bound train near Khammam, Telangana. On Monday night (October 27, 2025), a quiet journey was disrupted when a sizable python was discovered slithering inside a washroom on one of the moving coaches.
The unexpected serpentine passenger caused a temporary panic, but relief quickly followed. The train made an unscheduled stop at Khammam railway station, where a brave local individual successfully rescued the python, bringing the tense situation to a safe conclusion within minutes.
Passengers breathed a collective sigh of relief as Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel acted swiftly to ensure the reptile’s safe removal. With the python safely offboard, the train was able to resume its journey. The mystery of how the python managed to board a moving train remains unsolved, adding an unusual twist to this remarkable travel tale.