Viral Video: It began as a festive homecoming but turned into a night that no one would forget. The coach rattled with chatter, vendors, and dreams of reaching home, until one passenger’s silence spoke louder than the train’s wheels.
The crowd in the sleeper coach kept growing, but fear grew even faster as night fell. A silent struggle soon erupted into a situation that shocked everyone.
Viral Video Shows Woman Harassed in Sleeper Coach
“I could tolerate the crowd but not the repeated harassment,” said Neha in the viral video. The woman travelling from Ernakulam to Varanasi on October 12 described how a man tried to crawl into her berth while she was asleep. She said she made multiple RailMadad complaints and even contacted the 139 helpline, but no one helped.
That night, more men tried to sit beside her despite her visible discomfort. The woman claimed the TTE then advised her to adjust due to the heavy festive crowd, sparking outrage over Sleeper coach harassment and train safety during the festive rush.
TTE Reaction Sparks Outrage, Advises Passenger to ‘Adjust’
The woman stated that when the TTE finally arrived, she expected immediate help and protection. Instead, the officer allegedly told her to adjust for the night, calling it festive chaos. His reaction, seen in the viral video, deeply angered viewers who questioned how such casual behaviour could follow a harassment complaint.
Many felt this response highlighted poor training and limited sensitivity toward women harassed in sleeper coaches. Calls grew online for an inquiry into why serious complaints faced neglect during the busy festive rush.
Railway Seva Asks Complainant for Journey Details
Following online outrage, Railway Seva responded on social media, requesting the woman’s journey information. The official message read, “Kindly share details of complaint like Train no./Journey details of the complainant so that we may get it checked.” Authorities added that further steps depend on confirmation of her travel records. However, this response failed to pacify users who argued that immediate action was needed to restore confidence in train safety during the festive rush.
Netizens Slam Railway, Demand Action Against Safety Lapses
Online reactions were swift and sharp. One user commented, “Just common things in India as usual,” showing deep frustration over repeated apathy. Another pointed out, “Irony is that she doesn’t have any video of those men or the conversation with the TTE,” hinting at trust issues in evidence handling. “What’s the point of RailMadad if it doesn’t respond when it matters most?” asked another, expressing disappointment at ignored complaints.
“And our railway minister is busy with launching new blankets for photo ops,” wrote one angry user, echoing sarcasm over misplaced priorities. These comments captured anger and disbelief at the handling of Sleeper coach harassment and how repeated RailMadad complaints ignored incidents that exposed deep cracks in train safety during the festive rush.
The viral video has become a wake-up call for railway safety, human empathy, and accountability before the next crowded train departs.
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