A Harrowing Experience on the Central Line: My Friday Morning Journey

Last Friday morning, I found myself on a Central Line train heading towards Liverpool Street, just like any other day. However, this seemingly ordinary commute quickly turned distressing as the train approached Bethnal Green at 10:20 a.m.

As we neared the station, I felt the unexpected sensation of the train passing over what I first assumed to be a disturbance in the tracks, almost like speed bumps. It wasn’t long before the truth of the situation set in. The train driver made an announcement that clarified the situation—our train had struck a person.

Sitting in the front carriage meant I was acutely aware of the impact, and the realization left me deeply shaken. The train and station were promptly evacuated, and in the aftermath, I found myself overwhelmed with emotions. I spent the entire Uber ride to work, and much of the beginning of my shift, in tears, troubled by the incident.

In the days since, I’ve searched online for any information regarding the individual’s condition, but to no avail. The uncertainty weighs heavily on my mind, and I find myself constantly replaying the event, feeling a sense of lingering trauma.

I wonder if anyone else was on the train with me and might have shared this difficult experience. If so, I hope we can collectively find some solace in knowing we’re not alone in processing this unsettling event.