As a registered nurse, I’m trained to respond when someone is in need. But recently my training met an unusual challenge — not in a hospital, but aboard Vande Bharat Express, while traveling from Katra to Srinagar.

About an hour into the journey, an announcement echoed through the train: someone needed medical assistance. My training immediately kicked in and I was ready to help. But the announcement was unclear, and I couldn’t catch which coach required attention.

For the rest of the journey, my mind was occupied with thoughts of this unknown patient. I could only hope that timely medical help had reached the patient.

Being a nurse is about more than knowledge — it’s about presence, compassion and readiness to act. Even when the circumstances prevent immediate action, his/her heart is

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