Train driver suspended after caught dozing off in China

Published on: August 22, 2017

By Sophie Williams For Mailonline

Published: 15:54 BST, 22 August 2017 | Updated: 18:09 BST, 22 August 2017

Video footage shows the moment a train driver is caught dozing off at the controls by a shocked passenger.

The driver was filmed in Changchun City, northeastern China earlier this month.

The company that owns the train network has said that they are investigating the case further.

In the footage, the driver's hand can be seen on the controls as he begins to nod off

The footage was filmed by a shocked passenger

In the footage, the driver’s hand can be seen on the controls as he begins to nod off

In the footage, the driver can be seen with his hand on a control.

All of a sudden, his head starts to bob up and down and he has fallen asleep.

His head started bobbing and he can be seen falling asleep

According to Changchun transit, they are investigating the case

Napping on the job: His head started bobbing and he can be seen falling asleep

The video was taken on line four of the Changchun City in north east China.

According to Changchun transit, they are investigating the case and the driver has been suspended.

The spokesman did not comment on whether the light rail system is automated or manned.

People have been discussing the video on social media site Weibo.

One user commented: ‘His thumb seems to still be holding the button.’

While another wrote: ‘Tired with no rest, you can’t blame him.’