POLICE have appealed for witnesses and information relating to an incident at the Diggers Rest Railway Station where a man jumped from a moving Melbourne-bound Metro train about 7am on 10 March.
The male passenger activated the emergency release as the train slowed at the Diggers Rest Railway Station and fell from train. He received significant injuries to his legs and arms and was air lifted to Alfred hospital. His injuries were life-threatening.
Ambulance Victoria spokesman Paul Bentley told media that paramedics found the man, in his 20s, lying beside the railway track.
Police say there were only four people on the train at the time and none in the carriage from which the man jumped.
Trains were suspended following the incident but have since recommenced.
Anyone with information should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
