Known as the lifeline of India, the vast Indian Railways represent the social fabric and rich history of the country. It serves as a massive network that links distant villages to busy cities. Originating during the British colonial era, this intricate system has evolved into a crucial transportation artery, facilitating the movement of millions of passengers and goods daily, contributing significantly to the national economy.
Indian Railways’ extensive network cuts across diverse landscapes, serving as a uniting factor that promotes both cultural and economic interchange. Nevertheless, there are a number of difficulties involved in running such a large network. Some of them include supervising a sizable crew, guaranteeing passenger safety, and upholding timeliness and cleanliness.
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One of the persistent problems of the railway is overcrowding, which frequently turns journeys for passengers into a terrifying nightmare. A recent incident highlighted this ongoing problem, where a traveler discovered an individual lying inside a train toilet along with water bottles.
A man lying inside the train’s toilet went viral
Neeraj Jha, the editor at Molitics News, has recently shared a disturbing video depicting a disturbing incident within the Indian railways. In the footage, a guy is seen sleeping amid piles of water bottles in the train’s toilet.
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Alongside the footage, Neeraj voiced his worries about the incident, directing questions to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw regarding the circumstances surrounding the unsettling occurrence. On X, formerly known as Twitter, he wrote,
“Ram Lalla who is going to come, if he comes by rail, will harass Vaishnav Saheb a lot. @AshwiniVaishnaw Sir, you are the Railway Minister. See the scenes of railways under your rule. Water bottles are in the toilet and people are in the toilet, the area between the compartments, wherever there is space. What awards did you get? #IndianRailways”
राम लला जो आने वाले हैं, अगर रेल के रास्ते आए तो वैष्णव साहब को खूब हड़काएंगे। @AshwiniVaishnaw साहब, आप रेल मंत्री हैं। देखिए आपके राज में रेल के दृश्य। पानी की बॉटल्स टॉयलेट में और लोग तो टॉयलेट, डिब्बों के बीच का एरिया, जहां जगह मिले, वहीं हैं।
क्या पुरस्कार मिले आपको?… pic.twitter.com/lTyrigN9Ny
— Neeraj Jha (@neeraj_jhaa) January 13, 2024
The railway responded to the viral video
Soon, the video went viral and elicited various kinds of reactions. Reacting to the incident, Indian Railways asked Neeraj about the whereabouts of the incident. While replying to the above-mentioned post, they wrote,
“Sorry for the inconvenience. We request you to please share journey details (PNR/UTS number) and mobile number optionally through DM with us. You can also register your complaint directly on https://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in for speedy redressal. – RPF India”
असुविधा के लिए खेद है। हम आपसे अनुरोध करते हैं कि कृपया यात्रा विवरण (पीएनआर / यूटीएस नंबर) और मोबाइल नंबर वैकल्पिक रूप से DM के माध्यम से हमारे साथ साझा करें। आप अपनी शिकायत सीधे https://t.co/AmJ5X4ydf8 पर भी शीघ्र निवारण के लिए रजिस्टर कर सकते हैं। – RPF India
— RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) January 13, 2024
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Later on, they again asked for details to which Neeraj replied that the incident happened at the Bihar Sampark Kranti train which reached Delhi after a delay of 11 hours.
महोदय, मैं पत्रकार हूं। ये दृश्य बिहार संपर्क क्रांति का है जो 11 घंटों की देरी के बाद दिल्ली पहुंची। लगभग सभी ट्रेंस की स्थिति ऐसी ही है। सुध लीजिए।
समस्या ट्विटर पर है। समाधान मंत्रालय के दफ्तरों और ट्रेन की बोगी से होगा।
— Neeraj Jha (@neeraj_jhaa) January 14, 2024
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