'Very Unsafe': Man and Woman Board Moving Overcrowded Train, Viral Video Sparks Concerns

The overcrowding in Indian trains has become a daily nightmare, growing worse by the day. From passengers squeezing into toilets just to reach their destinations to clinging to the sides of coaches like Spiderman, the extremes people go to are astonishing.  Yet, a recent incident shows that the situation is even more extreme and highlights the sheer desperation of travellers.

A video circulating online captures a man and a woman attempting to board a moving train packed to the brim. The man first helps the woman board the train, pushing her inside as they cling to the stairs. Then, he himself jumps onto the lower steps, adjusting luggage to create a tiny bit of space. What’s more, they were doing all this from the side opposite the platform, with safety clearly the last thing on their minds; all that mattered was getting on that train.

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As the video went viral, people quickly voiced their concerns. One commenter wrote, “This is so unsafe and will only change when we as Indians start expecting that we deserve comfort, convenience and safety more than getting from A-B. Off course, we also need to make our citizens educated about safety and expecting more from the government.” Another user added,  “Unless and until, we doesn’t make such arrangements that every passengers gets confirmed tickets as per it’s choice of days….. task of reforms remains…”

A third person chimed in, “We need people to buy tickets before boarding the train. I don’t have sympathy for people who travel without tickets. Either subsidise their travel or arrest them to send a message. Let the freeloaders be held accountable.”

The fourth summarised the situation, writing, “We need more trains on these particular routes facing this issue. It’s not a daily affair, this usually happens during and after festive/harvesting season when migrant workers/individuals travel back to their homes.”

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The consensus among viewers is clear: more needs to be done to address the chronic overcrowding of Indian trains. Whether it’s adding more trains, ensuring passengers have tickets, or educating the public about safety, it’s evident that significant changes are needed to make train travel safe and comfortable for all. What do you think?