Long gone are the times when the AC coaches were considered a luxury, with instances of unwarranted disruptions in these compartments surfacing on the internet. A recent video has brought to light an alarming incident involving the second AC compartment of Kumbh Express (12369), operating between Howrah Junction and Dehradun, where ticketless passengers nearly ‘hijacked’ the space. The footage has rapidly gained widespread attention, fueling concerns about safety and the lack of comfort, even for those who shell out substantial amounts for AC coaches, among social media users.
IFS akash Verma, sharing the video on the micro-blogging site ‘X’ (formerly Twitter), depicted a chaotic scene with ticketless passengers disrupting the travel experience for legitimate travelers. The video portrayed a disorderly crowd filling the passage, with two police personnel attempting to manage the situation.
Social media users promptly reacted to the video, expressing dismay over the state of railway affairs. One comment lamented, “Sad state of railway affairs,” while another shared a personal experience, stating, “Unfortunately, no one is there to listen. Addressing the Railway minister directly, the third commenter queried, “@AshwiniVaishnaw this state of travel is an absolute shame . What exactly are the railway employees and security doing to ensure this doesn’t happen.” The fourth one wrote, “This is a regular scene in Sleeper class and even in 3rd AC at times. But 2nd AC being hijacked is unheard off and it’s getting out of hand now. Railway police needs to be deployed in every single train to get things in control.”
The post, since its sharing, has garnered over 692K views, highlighting the widespread attention and public outcry over the deteriorating conditions in AC coaches and the overall railway system.
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