Indian Railways Responds After Fixing Dangerous Flaw In First AC Coach Design Of Train

Indian Railways has been called the backbone of the transport network in India. With a network of over 68,000 kilometers, it links far-off villages to major cities and is a vital component of economic development, social advancement, and national integration. Over the years, the Indian Railways have transformed themselves in many ways, from the digitalization of ticket booking to safety measures such as automatic signaling systems, track renewal schemes, and the development of Kavach, an indigenous train collision avoidance system.

However, despite all these developments, the periodic safety incidents indicate that the progress has not always been comprehensive. The challenge of handling lakhs of employees, thousands of trains, and old infrastructure sometimes leads to a disconnect between planning and implementation on the ground. At times, comfort and aesthetics appear to take precedence over practical safety considerations. A recent social media post brought to notice a possibly dangerous gate design in First AC coaches. After witnessing the outrage on social media, Indian Railways soon corrected it.

A social media user flagged a safety concern in the first AC coach of train

A recent post on social media has generated a debate on the safety of passengers in the First AC coaches of Indian Railways following a video that exposed a dangerous design of a coach gate. The issue was raised by a social media account named News Basket, which posted a video of the coach gate inside a First AC compartment. According to the video, the gate opens towards the main bogie gate, which can result in a passenger stepping out of the coach if the gate is opened without realizing what is ahead.

Emphasizing the seriousness of the issue, the social media user said that it is a first-of-its-kind experience traveling in a First AC compartment and that the design can result in a dangerous fall, especially when the train is moving. Along with the video, News Basket wrote,

This is the first time I’m seeing such a ‘AC coach’ that takes you straight to ‘hell’

Have a look at the original post:

ऐसा ” AC कोच” तो पहली बार मैं देख रही हूं जो सीधे “नर्क” की तरफ ले जाता है pic.twitter.com/C6zDjiixv6

— The News Basket (@thenewsbasket) January 24, 2026

How did railways react to the incident?

Responding to the post, Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala acknowledged the safety concern and confirmed that corrective measures are already underway. Replying to the post, CF Kapurthala wrote,

we have  finalized the design to resolve the issue, and corrective action is being taken with immediate effect—for both future coaches and existing ones.

Not only this, but they also shared a video in which a railway employee demonstrated how the error in the gate is now rectified.

Check the video below:

we have finalized the design to resolve the issue, and corrective action is being taken with immediate effect—for both future coaches and existing ones. pic.twitter.com/jNweixrjOX

— RCF Kapurthala (@KapurthalaRcf) January 25, 2026

How did netizens react to the post?

This incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media platforms, with many users expressing their concern over how such a flaw managed to escape safety checks. Some netizens have questioned whether sufficient safety checks for passengers are conducted before new designs are introduced, especially in the higher categories of coaches, such as First AC.

Have a look at the reactions:

खतरनाक

— Kavish Aziz (@azizkavish) January 24, 2026

इसे कहते हैं “लक्ज़री ट्रिप टू हेल” का सीधा पोर्टल! 😈🔥

जब यात्रा के वादे तो ‘कूल’ हों, लेकिन रियलिटी चिल्लाए “अब तू फंस गया मेरे दोस्त!” 😂

दरवाज़ा देखकर लगा – शायद AC में आग लगाने का नया ट्रेंड चल निकला है। चलते-चलते गर्माहट नहीं, सदा के लिए जलन मिलेगी! 🔥🚂

अब आप समझ गए…

— kewala nand joshi (@NandKewala56079) January 24, 2026

@narendramodi ने किया है, तो कुछ सोच समझ कर ही किया होगा। pic.twitter.com/5syO9htn27

— Khurshid Ansari (@AnsariK787) January 24, 2026

ये सिर्फ भारत में ही पाए जाते है ऐसी चीजें

— ✨ Political Cosmic Commentary ✨ (@ParodyChitraahh) January 24, 2026

This incident has once again brought to the fore the increasing use of social media platforms for raising concerns related to infrastructure. However, the episode has highlighted the need for proper safety tests to be conducted in the design of the passenger coaches. Although the railways’ quick response has helped to alleviate the concern, the episode has reignited debate on the need for proactive safety audits to avert such risks before the coaches are put into service.

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