Indian Railways Responds After Man Exposes Used Rail Neer Bottles Being Sold; Video Goes Viral

A viral video has sparked concern after a passenger travelling on Indian Railways showed reused Rail Neer bottles being sold onboard. The clip quickly spread across social media, raising questions about hygiene and passenger safety. Many users expressed outrage, demanding accountability and stricter checks. Taking note of the incident, Indian Railways has responded.

Video goes viral after passenger exposes used Rail Neer bottles being sold in Indian Railways

A video shared by the X account @Chaotic_mind99 has gone viral, showing a passenger travelling on Indian Railways exposing used Rail Neer bottles being sold to customers. The clip has sparked widespread concern, as the passenger demonstrates how a seemingly sealed bottle turns out to be already used, raising serious questions about hygiene and safety.

The post narrates the incident in a striking way, stating,

“Bro is Ajit singh, a hardcore BJP supporter since 2014. Bro used to defend BJP by saying that after modi came to power the corruption has vanished from the country.”

It further adds how the passenger, while travelling,

“purchases the authentic ‘Rail Neer’ govt owned packaged drinking water from railway station in hope of drinking hygienic fresh water.”

However, the situation takes a turn when,

“while casually removing the label of Rail neer he found that it is an already used water bottle which is being refilled and resold to passengers.”

Shocked by the discovery,

“Bro got so angry that he made a video to expose the ongoing scam in Indian railways.”

The narration concludes,

“From being a supporter of BJP to exposing the corruption of BJP, Bro came a long way….”

As the video gained traction, many users reacted strongly, demanding accountability and stricter monitoring of services.

Have a look at the viral video

Bro is ajit singh, a hardcore BJP supporter since 2014.

Bro used to defend BJP by saying that after modi came to power the corruption has vanished from the country.

One day while availing modi’s “high class” train facility, he purchases the authentic “Rail Neer” govt owned… pic.twitter.com/tJ7B0BTQqH

— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) February 25, 2026

Indian Railways respond after viral video sparks outrage

After the video went viral, Indian Railways responded to the claims, seeking more details to investigate the matter. In its reply, the Railways stated,

“Kindly provide the passenger details, contact number, and purchase information so that we can look into it.”

Kindly provide the passenger details, contact number, and purchase information so that we can look into it.

— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) February 26, 2026

The response indicates that authorities have taken note of the issue and are looking to verify the incident.

Here is how netizens reacted

Netizens reacted in myriad ways to the viral video, with reactions ranging from outrage and concern to sharp criticism and calls for accountability. Have a look at some of the most talked-about comments that are worth checking out.

The easiest way to dispose a plastic water bottle is to push the lid back into the bottle and then crush it before throwing it away. It cannot be reused until the lid is removed and for that bottle needs to be broken open.

— Ragam Nair (@Rgm140809) February 26, 2026

Is anything authentic in this country?

— Sahil (@tf3mir) February 25, 2026

One bad experience × system collapse.
Indian Railways serves millions daily isolated incidents happen. Modi govt has pushed transparency, Rail Neer quality standards & anti-corruption measures. Don’t turn a refilled bottle into a narrative against all progress.

— Adithya Gounder (@HeyAdithya) February 26, 2026

Just like shatabdi was rebranded as vande bharat, this water bottle has been repacked

— undersea scorpion (@ScorpionInSea) February 25, 2026

From staunch supporter to whistleblower, this is the real story of awakening.
Even the most loyal can’t ignore corruption when it hits home. Rail Neer refill scam shows: no party, no leader, is above accountability.

— Syed india (@indssyed) February 26, 2026

This is not a scam of the Government, there are people in the station who re-use the bottle and sell it to again. That is why you must crush the bottle.

— Selvanoir (@SelvakP) February 26, 2026

Food, air, tap water, packaged water, vegetables – Making Indians healthy and immune.

— V (@V6341614512043) February 26, 2026

Anyone who supports BJP is not barred from criticizing it. If there is problem then there will be feedbacks and loop will eventually lead to solution. This guy will still vote for BJP because he knows that the alternative is CONGRESS.

— Deepak Rathi (@Tooiter208) February 26, 2026

Bro did not come a long way. He just took a long time.

— SG (@sgupta001) February 26, 2026

When Postoast Media further raised the issue, IRCTC replied

Indian Railways Responds After Man Exposes Used Rail Neer Bottles Being Sold; Video Goes Viral@RailwaySeva #IndianRailways https://t.co/T8BfkXRAQZ

— Postoast (@postoast) February 27, 2026

IRCTC response,

The labelling at Rail Neer plants is carried out using automatic labelling machines and strictly conforms to the prescribed standards.

— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) February 27, 2026

The incident has sparked a wider debate on hygiene and accountability in public services. What are your thoughts on this? Do share your views in the comments below.