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NDTV
12-05-2025
- General
- NDTV
Women Hang Onto Moving Train After 40-Minute Delay Of Kalyan Ladies Special, Railways Reacts
The local trains in Mumbai are the city's lifeline, carrying millions of commuters across the bustling metropolis every day. These trains play a vital role in connecting the city's various suburbs and facilitating the daily commute for countless residents. Recently, a shocking video went viral on social media, showing women hanging onto the outside of a packed local train in Mumbai during peak hours. The video shows women clinging to the footboard, holding on for life as they travel between Kalyan and Mumbai CST. One woman is heard screaming, while another tries to avoid being recorded. Notably, the Kalyan Ladies Special train was delayed by 40 minutes, forcing these commuters to take such risks. The clip was shared by the Mumbai Railway Users account, highlighting the dire situation caused by the delay, resulting in overcrowded platforms and train compartments. "Today's Ladies Special from Kalyan was delayed by 40 minutes, forcing women to hang on the footboard—an unsafe and risky commute. Railways term this dangerous, yet delays continue," the video was captioned on X. Watch the video here: #ViralVideo #CRFixLocalTrainDelays Today's Ladies Special from Kalyan was delayed by 40 mins, forcing women to hang on the footboard—an unsafe and risky commute. Railways term this dangerous, yet delays continue. @AshwiniVaishnaw pls review delay data. @MumRail @rajtoday — Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) May 9, 2025 The video sparked widespread concern and discussion about the need for better public transportation infrastructure in the city. The clip also drew swift attention from RailwaySeva, which responded by saying the matter had been escalated to the concerned official. They also tagged Central Railway RPF, requesting them to investigate the issue. One user said, "People should learn to start early to the office and afford skipping such struggle every day to earn for their families, but one stupid thing like this can make them a permanent liability for their own family, or their death can cause permanent loss to their family." Another commented, "pls help solve the Mumbai local issue. We need a massive expansion of the Mumbai local railway network." A third said, "What is happening nowadays daily local trains are running late, and after asking on social media their is no answer from railway authority?" A fourth added, "This is happening everyday. Ac local with door shut should be introduced on priority."
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Women cling to moving train after Kalyan Ladies Special delayed 40 minutes; video goes viral: ‘Daily chorus of bonafide passengers'
The local trains — Mumbai's lifeline — carry lakhs of commuters across the city. They're fast, cheap, and often the only option for many. But for women taking the 'Ladies Special' from Kalyan recently, the daily grind took a dangerous turn. A 40-minute delay during peak hours led to overcrowded platforms, packed compartments, and many women chose to cling to the footboard, risking their lives to get to work. A video from the scene showing women balancing precariously on the edge of the train, squeezed by the rush and left with no safe space, have gone viral. #ViralVideo #CRFixLocalTrainDelays Today's Ladies Special from Kalyan was delayed by 40 mins, forcing women to hang on the footboard—an unsafe and risky commute. Railways term this dangerous, yet delays continue. @AshwiniVaishnaw pls review delay data. @MumRail @rajtoday — Mumbai Railway Users (@mumbairailusers) May 9, 2025 One local commuter group posted the video along with the caption, 'Today's Ladies Special from Kalyan was delayed by 40 mins, forcing women to hang on the footboard–an unsafe and risky commute. Railways term this dangerous, yet delays continue.' The post also had Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Railways of India, tagged. It drew swift attention. RailwaySeva responded, saying the matter had been 'escalated to the concerned official,' and in another reply, tagged Central Railway RPF, asking them to look into the issue. The comments under the post reflect public frustration. An advocate commented, 'It is a daily chorus of Bonafide passengers and tax payers, @AshwiniVaishnaw Hon'ble Minister should take appropriate actions to save the life and Lifeline of MMR citizens.' A user wrote, 'Mumbaikar are fighting there own war government of Maharashtra is hardly concerned.' Another user commented, 'No one forced them. They just value their life less. There is always a next train late to waise bhi hua hai.' This wasn't the only troubling news from the railways. Just days ago, a YouTuber was reportedly assaulted by pantry staff on a train at night, allegedly for filing a complaint about overpriced food. Couple of days ago, Ministry of Railways gave an update on the issue on X, writing, 'After a detailed investigation into the incident involving the mishandling of a passenger on Train No. 14609 Hemkunt Express by the on-board catering staff, @IRCTCofficial has terminated its catering contract with Hotel Rajasthan with immediate effect.'
