Railways Responds to Viral Post on Ticketless Passengers, 'Sleeper is the New General...'

Railways Responds to Viral Post on Ticketless Passengers: Users criticized the lack of compartments on the Bhuj-Shalimar Express after a viral post about overcrowding due to unauthorized passengers. They called for strict measures to address the issue.

The troubling trend of sleeping on railway seats has come to the forefront again after a post on social media platform X has gone viral.

In the post, the user explained that the problem started once the train left Ahmedabad Junction. A family member described how they struggled to find their own berth when unidentified passengers without tickets took over their assigned seats and filled the aisles.

"Sleeper coach, reserved S5, 22829 which departed from Ahmedabad a while ago. People without tickets are not moving and giving place to us with reserved tickets. Please help. PNR number - 8413099794 @RailwaySeva @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw" reads the caption of the post.

The official customer care account of the Railways, Railway Sewa, replied to the post, assuring the user of prompt action. "Please share your mobile number, preferably via DM, to enable us to take immediate action.

You may also raise your concern directly on http://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal," they said. Internet users voiced their anger, stating: "This occurs when only 2 general compartments are allotted for a train... it's dreadful to travel in general compartments, as I've recently experienced... Hiding issues is definitely not a solution..."

Several users called on the railway authorities to implement strict measures, noting that not everyone can afford tickets for 3rd or 2nd class cabins.

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