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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Time of India
Passenger gets beaten on train after he complaints about overcharged food; video goes viral
Train journeys have always been centered around nostalgia, family bonds, and cherishable moments where life slows down, and millions depend on Indian Railways every day for work, travel, and family visits. But with such a huge number of travellers, passengers' experience and safety become important concerns. While authorities have introduced digital grievance platforms and helplines to make rail travel more responsive and comfortable, some recent incidents paint a worrisome picture. Complaints about poor food quality or rude behaviour by train staff aren't new. But this has turned more worrisome as some of these situations are turning violent, especially when passengers try to speak up or report issues. A recent video has gone viral on social media, where the situation went out of control when a passenger raised a valid complaint. Despite previous assurances and actions by Indian Railways and IRCTC, the recurrence of such incidents has brought serious concerns. Viral video shows passenger being assaulted A disturbing video has surfaced showing pantry staff assaulting a passenger aboard train number 11463, the Veraval-Jabalpur Somnath Express, allegedly in retaliation for a complaint about overcharging for food and water. The video, which was posted on X by user @write2divya, shows two to three pantry staff members confronting and physically attacking a passenger in a sleeper coach. The user captioned the clip, "The video is of train number 11463. A complaint about overcharging for food and water was made through Twitter, but @RailwaySeva got their goons to beat up the passengers. @AshwiniVaishnaw ji has completely ruined the railway. @RailMinIndia, tell us what action has been taken against the goons shown in the video?" The incident reportedly occurred on July 15, 2025, as the train was running through the Baroda division. In response to the viral post, @RailwaySeva replied on X, stating, "The concerned authorities are being informed. @Drmjabalpur @Wrdrmrjt We are always available to assist you. We will need your PNR number and mobile number. Please share your PNR number and mobile number with us via DM alternatively. You can also express your concern directly at or dial 139 for prompt resolution." The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Jabalpur also issued an apology, writing, "Sir, we regret the inconvenience caused to you. The said complaint pertains to yesterday, dated 15.07.25, when the train was running in the Baroda division. Nevertheless, considering it, correspondence is being made with IRCTC to cancel the contract of the side pantry of this train." Unfortunately, this is not the only event with such chaos. In May, vlogger Vishal Sharma reported a similar assault by pantry staff on the Hemkunt Express after he lodged a complaint via the RailMadad app. According to IRCTC, the vendor's services were terminated for five years following that incident, with the ban subject to an additional two-year extension.
NDTV
17-07-2025
- NDTV
Train Passenger Claims Assault Over Complaint, Posts Video. Railway Seva Responds
Ensuring passenger safety remains the paramount concern for Indian Railways during train journeys. Regrettably, recent videos have emerged depicting confrontations between pantry staff and passengers, often triggered by complaints lodged against the staff. Despite interventions by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), such incidents of pantry staff physically assaulting passengers continue to gain widespread attention online. A recent video highlights one such disturbing episode where pantry staff were recorded violently attacking a passenger in a sleeper coach following a complaint about overcharging. The incident happened on Tuesday aboard train number 11463, the Veraval-Jabalpur Somnath Express. The footage reveals an altercation, with two to three pantry staff members assaulting a passenger who had reportedly raised concerns about inflated prices for food and water. A user @write2divya shared the video on X, commenting: "The video is of train number 11463. A complaint about overcharging for food and water was made through Twitter, but @RailwaySeva got their goons to beat up the passengers.@AshwiniVaishnaw ji has completely ruined the railway.@RailMinIndia, tell us what action has been taken against the goons shown in the video?" Watch the video here: वीडियो ट्रेन नंबर 11463 का है। खाने और पानी पर ओवर चार्जिंग की शिकायत ट्विटर के माध्यम से की गई तो @RailwaySeva वालों ने अपने गुंडों से यात्रियों को पिटवा दिया। @AshwiniVaishnaw जी ने रेलवे की मटिया पलीत कर दी है। @RailMinIndia बताए कि वीडियो में दिख रहे गुंडों पर क्या कार्रवाई… — Divya Gaurav Tripathi 🇮🇳 (@write2divya) July 16, 2025 In response, @RailwaySeva stated: "The concerned authorities are being informed. @Drmjabalpur @Wrdrmrjt We are always available to assist you. We will need your PNR number and mobile number. Please share your PNR number and mobile number with us via DM alternatively. You can also express your concern directly at or dial 139 for prompt resolution." The DRM Jabalpur apologised for the incident, stating, "Sir, we regret the inconvenience caused to you. The said complaint pertains to yesterday, dated 15.07.25, when the train was running in the Baroda division. Nevertheless, considering it, correspondence is being made with IRCTC to cancel the contract of the side pantry of this train." This is not an isolated case, as similar incidents of pantry staff retaliating against complainants have been reported multiple times. These recurring episodes raise serious questions about the safety of passengers during train travel. In May, a vlogger posted a video that showed assault by railway pantry staff on the Hemkunt Express. Vishal Sharma claimed the incident occurred after he filed a complaint about overcharging for food and water. He captured the entire episode on video - how a group of people attacked him and tore his clothes, allegedly in retaliation for his complaint on the RailMadad app. IRCTC released a notification that said the services of the vendor were terminated for five years, and the ban can be further extended for two years.
