Woman shares shocking video of rat scurrying around inside train's AC compartment

A woman tweeted about facing "appalling cleanliness conditions" during her train ride. She also posted a video of a rat inside an AC compartment.

Published on: Mar 20, 2024, 13:02:22 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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A woman took to X to share a shocking video showing a rat inside a train's AC compartment. The clip soon created chatter among netizens. Concerned authorities of the Indian Railways also took to the comments section of the tweet to address the issue.

The image shows a rat inside a train's AC compartment. (X/@JasmitaPati)

"Shocked by the sight of rats scurrying around and the appalling cleanliness conditions on this train ride. Something urgently needs to be done to address this issue," X user Jasmita Pati wrote. She also shared two videos. A rat is seen moving around inside a train compartment in one of the videos.

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Pati wrapped up her post by tagging the official X handles of Indian Railways, Central Railway, and Railway Seva.

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Since being shared a day ago, the video has collected nearly 1,500 views. Additionally, the share has also accumulated several likes.

RailwaySeva reacted to the post and asked Pati to share her PNR number and contact details through DM. Later, they tagged the official X handle of the Divisional Railway Manager, Khurda Road.

The official handle of the Divisional Railway Manager, in turn, tagged an X user @srdmekur1 who replied to Pati's complaint and shared, "Madam, the inconvenience caused is regretted, advised the onboard housekeeping staff to attend to the issues. Thank you for bringing the issue to our notice".

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Railway Seva later shared another update and wrote, "Your complaint has been registered on RailMadad and complaint no. has been sent through SMS on your mobile no".

Earlier in January, a similar video went viral and left people shocked. The footage captures rats eating food kept in an IRCTC stall. An individual recorded the incident at the Itarsi junction in Madhya Pradesh.

What are your thoughts on this video of a rat roaming inside an AC compartment?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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