There’s truly nothing you won’t see on Indian Railways, and adding to that ever-growing list is a passenger casually cooking Maggi onboard using an electric kettle. The clip has taken the internet by storm, and calling it “viral” would be an understatement. What began as a quirky travel moment quickly sparked massive conversation online. The incident even prompted the Indian Railways to step in and issue a strict safety warning.
Woman cooks maggi in train using electric kettle, internet alarmed
In a scene that felt straight out of a quirky internet sketch, a woman travelling on an Indian train decided to turn her seat into a mini kitchen. She plugged an electric kettle into the coach socket and began cooking Maggi right there during the journey. What followed was a video that spread so quickly online that calling it “viral” wouldn’t even do it justice. The clip showed her proudly stirring noodles in the kettle, completely unfazed by the unusual setup.
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As the video continued, the woman (speaking in Marathi) casually revealed that this wasn’t her only culinary adventure of the trip. She said she had already served “readymade breakfast” to a co-passenger and had even prepared tea for about 15 people earlier using the same kettle. Laughing off the situation, she joked that she didn’t even get a holiday from her kitchen duties, even while travelling. The entire moment seemed amusing to her, but for viewers, it instantly raised red flags.
Online, however, the reaction was far from light-hearted. Many people were shocked, questioning how she could risk not just her own safety but that of everyone in the coach. Social media users pointed out that train sockets are meant for low-power devices like phone chargers and not high-wattage appliances like electric kettles. Overloading them can lead to overheating, short circuits, and even fire hazards in a confined space like a train.
The bizarre incident quickly turned into a serious discussion about passenger safety, prompting the Indian Railways to step in.
Have a look at the viral clip
Is this train travel hack to cook food in train is okay?
Is this legal? pic.twitter.com/tuxj9qsoHv— Woke Eminent (@WokePandemic) November 20, 2025
Netizens took to the comment section and reacted in myriad ways
The clip went viral and was bound to have a lot of reaction from the netizens. Here are some worth-checking-out ones,
This is a serious fire hazard. The amperage is not suitable for high power appliances. And, I think it’s a crime.
— Vivek Shukla (@vivekshukla) November 20, 2025
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No. That’s a 1200W kettle. No way is this legal.
— ऋषि कश्यप (@bose_is_alive) November 20, 2025
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Zyada se zyada Train he to udegi ???
— Litti (@Omg_its_Omgg) November 20, 2025
Indians have no sense of consideration, courtesy or respect towards shared public space. They will treat everything as private space.
— Bhaumik Gowande (@bhaumikgowande) November 20, 2025
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This is a safety risk and it should be stopped!
— JIX5A (@JIX5A) November 20, 2025
Civic sense of indians is so high that they will do all the stupidity and flaunt it in public as a biggest achievement.
— Ajesh Dubey (@Dubey_025) November 20, 2025
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Being literate and being civilised are two different things.
Most Indians are only literate, not well-educated.— Arpit B (@BatriArpit) November 21, 2025
this is why I hate “jugad” mentality. It is about just making things work, somehow… important if you are just trying to survive the day. not good for building products, not for anything important.
— Anant Tapadia (@anant_tap) November 21, 2025
Railways react swiftly after viral maggi-cooking video
Once the video of the woman cooking Maggi in an electric kettle onboard a train spread across social media, the Indian Railways quickly stepped in. What many initially saw as a bizarre or amusing clip soon turned into a serious safety concern, prompting officials to address the issue without delay. The act raised questions about passenger responsibility and the potential risks involved in misusing electrical points meant only for low-power devices.
In its official statement, Central Railway delivered a clear and firm message, saying,
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“Action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned. Using electronic kettle inside trains is strictly prohibited. It is unsafe, illegal, and a punishable offence. It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also. May also cause disruption of electric supply and malfunction of the AC and other electronic ports in the Train. Passengers are advised to refrain from any such hazardous behaviour. If they notice any such activity, they are requested to report it immediately to concerned authorities to ensure safety.”
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Action is being initiated against the channel and the person concerned.
Using electronic kettle inside trains is strictly prohibited.
It is unsafe, illegal, and a punishable offence. It can lead to fire incidence and be disastrous for other passengers also.
May also cause… https://t.co/di9vkxrDLv— Central Railway (@Central_Railway) November 21, 2025
The response made it evident that even seemingly small actions can pose major risks on a crowded train, and safety rules must be followed at all times.
What are your thoughts on this bizzare yet dangerous incident? Do share your thoughts via the comments below.
