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Organ Transplant Milestone: Heart Shipped on Vande Bharat
2 Aug
Summary
- A heart was transported on a Vande Bharat train for the first time.
- The donor, Mithun Swain, a migrant worker, saved four lives.
- Bad weather necessitated the unique train transport for the heart.
A recent organ donation in India achieved a significant first, utilizing the Vande Bharat Express for organ transport. Mithun Swain, a 36-year-old textile mill worker from Odisha's Ganjam district, was declared brain dead on July 30, 2026. His family generously opted to donate his vital organs, including his heart, liver, and kidneys.
Due to adverse weather conditions hindering traditional air and road travel, the donor heart was transported aboard the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express. This innovative approach ensured the heart reached its destination in Ahmedabad for a life-saving transplant within a critical timeframe. The railways emphasized the seamless coordination between railway authorities and the Gujarat government, calling it a landmark achievement.
