Ticketless Passengers Occupy Sleeper Coach Floor In Viral Video

Passengers on overcrowded Indian trains often find themselves echoing a modified nursery rhyme, wishing for the train to go away and come back another day when faced with the challenge of finding a seat despite having a reservation. Amidst several reports of severe overcrowding on Indian trains, a recent viral video highlighted the issue further. The clip showed ticketless passengers sitting on the floor, raising concerns about the state of Indian Railways.

This incident occurred on the Suhaildev Superfast Express travelling between Anand Vihar Terminal and Ghazipur City, as depicted in the unsettling video. The sleeper coach was overcrowded, with passengers resorting to sitting on the floor, while the corridor was so congested that there was little room to move around.

The video was shared by user @5gqwedr, who expressed frustration, stating, "No ticket checker on train number 22420, the train is heading to Lucknow. Thank you railway for turning sleeper class into general class. Most people are travelling without tickets or with general tickets," which quickly gained traction online.

Users responded with concern, with one pondering, "How can one sleep in a sleeper coach?" Another user remarked, "After filing a complaint, it will take hours to resolve. Why don't railway officials prioritize passenger safety and comfort? This has become a regular issue in reserved coaches."

Railway Seva, the official customer care account of the Railways, responded to the post, urging the user to share journey details for a prompt resolution.

Just yesterday, another user shared their complaint about extreme overcrowding on trains, leading to injuries to his sister, who had to disembark to find her son lost in the crowd.