Rachit Jain took to social media to highlight the distressing ordeal his sister faced while traveling in the 3 AC coach of Indian Railways. Describing the scene as overcrowded gates prevented her from boarding, Jain revealed that amidst the chaos, her child was left stranded on the station platform. Forced to disembark from the moving train to rescue her child, she sustained injuries, underscoring the dire situation passengers endure despite paying for comfort. Jain emphasized the presence of unauthorized passengers exacerbating the issue and called for prompt intervention from railway authorities, urging the deployment of railway police or ticket checkers to ensure a safe and comfortable journey for all passengers.
Dear @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva,
I must bring to your attention the dire state of 3AC coaches. Today, my sister faced a harrowing experience while trying to board a train. Overcrowding near the gates prevented her from entering, and in the chaos, her child was… pic.twitter.com/TdnxVpp9RO
— Rachit Jain (@rachitpjain) April 13, 2024
Since its posting on April 13, Jain’s account has garnered significant attention, amassing over one lakh views, 1,000 likes, and numerous comments.
Responses to Jain’s post varied, with one user recounting a similar experience and expressing frustration over the lack of action from railway authorities. Another user echoed these sentiments, highlighting the overlooked issue of overcrowding by unreserved passengers in AC and sleeper coaches. A third user lamented the deteriorating conditions in 3rd AC coaches, likening them to general class compartments, and emphasized the need for increased train frequency and population control to alleviate the strain on railway services. Lastly, a fourth user shared their own experience of AC coaches feeling akin to general compartments, further illustrating the widespread concern over the deteriorating quality of train travel.
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