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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Aboard flagship Vande Bharat: Leaking coach roof soaks passengers; video sparks outrage
A journey aboard India's flagship Vande Bharat Express (22415) turned into a miserable experience for passengers on Monday when the roof of coach C7 began leaking during an eight-hour trip from Varanasi to Delhi, leaving several passengers drenched and fuming. The viral video shows water leaking from the AC duct of the train (Sourced) A video showing water pouring in through the coach ceiling went viral on social media, sparking widespread criticism of the Indian Railways and prompting a swift internal probe. The video was shared by Darshil Mishra, a final-year physical therapy student and one of the affected passengers, who alleged a lack of response from railway authorities despite repeated complaints. The Railways has placed V S Galhot, senior section engineer, Varanasi, under suspension for failing to ensure proper drainage during routine maintenance. 'On June 23, water leakage occurred in Coach C-7, 76 of Tr- 22415 (BSB–NDLS VB Exp) due to clogged drip tray holes, causing condensate seepage in the saloon area,' read DRM Lucknow X handle. It added, 'Punitive action has been taken against responsible staff and necessary modifications are underway to prevent recurrence.' Mishra said the onboard staff, instead of fixing the leak, switched off the AC near the affected berth, worsening the situation as passengers sat drenched in hot, humid conditions. He further claimed that the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel dismissed their concerns with a casual 'adjust kariye' and the Train Ticket Examiner never turned up. Despite tagging DRM Lucknow division on social media, Darshil said no assistance came. He has now filed a complaint with the consumer forum, seeking a refund. As criticism continues online, the railways have yet to issue a formal public statement. The incident has raised serious concerns about quality control and passenger safety aboard India's modern trains.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Adjust kariye', says staff as leaky VB roof leaves students drenched
Lucknow: A trip in the premium Vande Bharat Express (22415) became a tale of disappointment and trauma for a final year undergraduate of physical therapy, who was heading back to Delhi with his family, and other passengers on Monday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Travelling from Varanasi to Delhi in the C7 coach (242627), Darshil Mishra faced an unexpected downpour—not from the sky, but from the train's roof due to some fault in air conditioning. "My ordeal started as I boarded the train in Varanasi. My tablet, trousers as well as other passengers were drenched due to leaky roof. To prevent the leak, the staff switched off the AC around my berth, which was next to the entry door of the coach. Now, I and other passengers were not only drenched but continued the uncomfortable journey amid humid conditions," recounted Darshil. When Darshil raised the issue with onboard railway staff, the response was a dismissive "adjust kariye" (just adjust). Adding to the frustration, the train ticket examiner (TTE) never showed up to address the situation. "The Vande Bharat Express, touted as a symbol of modern rail travel in India, promises comfort and efficiency. However, this incident highlights serious maintenance lapses that undermine its reputation. Further even after reaching out to DRM Lucknow division social media handle, no action was taken," said Darshil, who filed a complaint in the consumer forum for a refund. Darshil is pursuing Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Ambala. After reaching Delhi, he boarded a connecting Vande Bharat Express to reach Ambala while his mother and brother alighted at Delhi, where they reside. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The incident, captured on video by Darshil, has since gone viral on social media, igniting widespread outrage against . Netizens have slammed the railways, with many calling for accountability and improved service standards. The railways is yet to issue an official statement. However, a note prepared by Northern Railway following the incident reads, "This incident could have been avoided if additional metallic washer had been wielded over the existing washer of return air filter of the air conditioning system. The incident in C7 happened due to a choked drain hole of a drip tray beneath the cooling coil." The railways has suspended V S Galhot, senior section engineer Varanasi, rake in-charge for not ensuring proper draining of condensate water through drain hole during regular maintenance.
NDTV
a day ago
- General
- NDTV
Video Showing Water Leakage On Delhi-Bound Vande Bharat Goes Viral, Railways Reacts
Passengers travelling on a Delhi-bound Vande Bharat train were left outraged after the AC stopped working and water began leaking from the roof of the coach. Taking to X, a passenger, identified as Darshil Mishra, shared the ordeal, saying that despite multiple complaints, no action was taken by the railway staff. He called the entire incident "extremely uncomfortable" and also shared videos showing water pouring from a ceiling vent, creating chaos inside the train compartment. "AC not working and water leakage in #VandeBharat train. Extremely uncomfortable journey despite premium fare. Multiple complaints lodged but no action taken. Kindly look into it," Mr Mishra wrote, sharing a video of an empty seat near the compartment gate as the leak left them drenched. — Darshil Mishra (@MishraDarshil) June 23, 2025 In the following post, Mr Mishra demanded a full refund of his ticket, alleging that the staff were irresponsible. "Nothing is happening, all the staffs are irresponsible. Despite of several complaints no action taked, Ac temperature is too high. I want my full refund," he said. As the video started doing rounds on social media, Railway Seva responded, citing "condensate water" to be the root cause of the incident. "A case of water leakage was reported from the return air duct in coach C-7 (seat no. 76) on Train No. 22415 (Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express). Root Cause: Condensate water accumulated under the cooling coil of the RMPU due to drain holes of drip tray blocked by Mix media/ Return air filter. The water, during braking, entered the return air duct, causing water to drip into the passenger area," Railway Sena wrote. A case of water leakage was reported from the return air duct in coach C-7 (seat no. 76) on Train No. 22415 (Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express). Root Cause: Condensate water accumulated under the cooling coil of the RMPU due to drain holes of drip tray blocked by Mix media/… — RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) June 24, 2025 It added that the affected drip tray was thoroughly cleaned at New Delhi station before the train's return journey. A washer was also installed below the filter to create a gap and allow proper drainage. "The coach was undertaken in pre-monsoon drive from 15/05/25 to 27/05/25. All RMPUs of the rake are being checked for provision of washer to create gap between filter and drip tray," officials added. On social media, the incident has sparked outrage online. "Premium level of experience from Premium class train," wrote one user. "This isn't a train journey - it's a disaster in motion. The Delhi-bound Vande Bharat Express, flagged off with grand speeches and billion-rupee pride, has turned into a leaking, freezing, water-logged nightmare," commented another.
News18
a day ago
- General
- News18
Video Of Water Leak In Delhi-Bound Vande Bharat Viral; Indian Railways Responds
Last Updated: The video of water leak inside a Delhi-bound Vande Bharat Express was shared widely. In a surprising and frustrating experience, a journey on the Delhi-bound Vande Bharat Express turned into a nightmare for passengers after water started leaking from the train's roof. The leak drenched not only the seats but also the passengers' belongings. The situation was caught on camera by a traveller, and the video has now gone viral on social media. Sharing the video on X (formerly Twitter), the passenger wrote, 'AC not working and water leakage in #VandeBharat train. Extremely uncomfortable journey despite the premium fare. Multiple complaints lodged, but no action taken. Kindly look into it. PNR: 2137164305 @RailMinIndia @IRCTCOFFICIAL1 @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailwaySeva." Watch the video here: AC not working and water leakage in #VandeBharat train. Extremely uncomfortable journey despite premium fare. Multiple complaints lodged but no action taken. Kindly look into it. PNR: 2137164305 @RailMinIndia @IRCTCOFFICIAL1 @AshwiniVaishnaw @RailwaySeva — Darshil Mishra (@MishraDarshil) June 23, 2025 Posted on June 23, the video received more than 5,000 views and attracted numerous comments from viewers. The incident has sparked concern among the public regarding the train's upkeep. Many slammed the poor maintenance and called out the inconvenience caused. The passenger, who was clearly upset, also demanded a full refund, saying the staff behaved irresponsibly throughout the journey. Another video of the incident has surfaced, showing the leak from a different angle. As the video started getting attention, the Railways responded through its official handle, Railway Seva, saying the authorities had already taken action. They explained the water leak happened because the AC drain holes got blocked by the return air filter. As a result, water collected inside the system, and when the train braked, the water flowed into the air duct and leaked into the passenger area. Check the response here: 'A case of water leakage was reported from the return air duct in coach C-7 (seat no. 76) on Train No. 22415 (Varanasi–New Delhi Vande Bharat Express). Root Cause: Condensate water accumulated under the cooling coil of the RMPU due to drain holes of drip tray blocked by Mix media/ Return air filter," the Railway Seva posted on X. 'The water, during braking, entered the return air duct, causing water to drip into the passenger area," the post also added. First Published: June 24, 2025, 18:06 IST
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Water leaks, AC off: Vande Bharat journey turns nightmare for student on 8-hour Varanasi-Delhi ride; staff tells passenger to 'adjust'
LUCKNOW: A trip on Vande Bharat Express (22415), India's premium train, turned into a nightmare for Darshil Mishra, a final-year physical therapy student, and other passengers on Monday. Travelling from Varanasi to Delhi in the C7 coach, Darshil faced an unexpected downpour—not from the sky, but from the train's roof. 'My tablet, trousers, and other passengers were completely drenched,' Darshil recounted. 'It was an eight-hour ordeal. To prevent the downpour, the onboard staff switched off the AC around my berth, which was next to the entry door of the coach. Now, I and other passengers were not only drenched but continued the uncomfortable journey amid humid conditions. " When Darshil raised the issue with onboard railway staff, the response was a dismissive 'adjust kariye' (just adjust) from the Railway Protection Force personnel. Adding to the frustration, the Train Ticket Examiner (TTE) never showed up to address the situation, leaving passengers to fend for themselves. The incident, captured on video by Darshil, has since gone viral on social media, igniting widespread outrage against Indian Railways for its apparent negligence. "The Vande Bharat Express, touted as a symbol of modern rail travel in India, promises comfort and efficiency. However, this incident highlights serious maintenance lapses that undermine its reputation," said Darshil, who filed a complaint in the consumer forum for a refund. Social media users have slammed the railways, with many calling for accountability and improved service standards. The railways has yet to issue an official statement on the matter, leaving passengers and netizens awaiting answers. Darshil is pursuing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Ambala. After reaching Delhi, he boarded a connecting Vande Bharat Express to reach Ambala, while his mother and brother alighted at Delhi, where they reside.
