Footboard travelling turned to be fatal for two EMU commuters on Thursday. S. Babu (30) was travelling near door at an EMU running from Tambaram to Beach. He fell as the train was approaching Tirusulam. He was dragged under the compartment and died.
R. Subramani (19) of Lakshmipuram in Chromepet died when he dashed against an electric post, as he was travelling near door in a Chengalpattu-bound train.