A disturbing trend that has been making the rounds on social media in recent months is passengers without tickets using reserved coaches on Indian trains. Passengers who have paid for reservations are experiencing severe inconvenience and frustration as a result of this widespread problem.
Recent social media platform ‘X’ activity revealed that a video shared by traveler Vijay Kumar became viral. The Brahmaputra Express at Patna Junction is shown in the video as being in a chaotic state. The 3AC coach, designed to accommodate only a small number of reserved passengers, looked like a packed market because of the large number of unregistered passengers.
Mr Kumar recounted the ordeal, stating that he and his family had difficulty boarding the train and securing their reserved seats. He expressed frustration, saying, “The AC-3 coach has been taken over by general passengers. No one cares for any rule.” The video showed overflowing aisles, highlighting the lack of space for ticketed passengers.
This is AC-3 at 15658 BRAHMAPUTRA EXP at Patna Junction. My family and I had to fight to get into the train & then to get our confirmed seat. AC-3 has been taken over by general passengers. No one cares for any rule @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @narendramodi @NWRailways pic.twitter.com/sVmp2bWNFV
— Vijay Kumar (@_VIJAY_KUMAR) May 24, 2024
Mr. Kumar went on to say that although he had reserved eight seats for his family, only six of them could be used because of unauthorized travelers. He was disappointed to hear that there were people traveling without tickets in addition to general ticket holders using reserved coaches.
The effectiveness of the current measures to prevent ticketless travel is seriously called into question by these viral videos. Passengers who have paid for reservations have an uncomfortable and unpleasant travel experience due to the large number of unauthorised passengers in reserved compartments.
