Train Stops for Budgie on the Track

In Brisbane, Australia, three girls were leaving  suburban Chelmer railroad station when their pet budgerigar escaped and flew onto the tracks. Instead of jumping down to the tracks to catch the bird, they hurried back to the station where officials suspended train service and alerted the driver of an incoming train.

The driver stopped the train a few feet in front of the budgie and then walked forward to rescue the bird and return it to the girls on the platform. Station officials commended the girls for “not fluttering about,” and following appropriate steps to stay off the tracks and report the incident, which meant they were able to safely stop trains for a short time and save and collect the parakeet.