"Problem every passenger faces everyday": Netizens after ticketless passengers "hijack" Howrah Train AC coaches

Infrastructure    12-Dec-2023
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Passengers prefer to travel in AC coaches of trains as it provides better comfort and saves unnecessary hassles during long journeys. But, a recent video shared by an IFS officer is breaking the internet after ticketless passengers stormed in AC coaches. The video has ignited a storm on social media with people calling it a regular affair. The incident occurred on the Kumbh Express (12369) which runs between Howrah Junction and Dehradun.
 
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“A friend travelling in train 12369 shared this video of AC 2 coach hijacked by ticketless encroachers who are harassing passengers, occupying their berths, pulling chain. Passengers mostly senior citizens. Need immediate sanitation!" IFS Akash Verma said in a post on X.
 
 
As the post went viral, accumulating over 761K views, the administration came into action with Railway Seva responding to the post and X and requesting the passenger to share his/her travel details. "Please share your PNR number and mobile no. preferably via DM to enable us to take immediate action. You may also raise your concern directly at https://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal. - RPF India," Railway Seva said in a response.
 
However, this did not stop netizens complaining about the major inconvenience they face as passengers.
 
 
 
 
 
 
This is genuine problem faced by the public for several years. The government needs to find a solution as soon as possible.
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