Housekeeping Staff Caught Dumping Waste Out of Moving Train in Viral Video, Railways to Take Action

Indian Railways remains in the spotlight these days for various reasons. Whether it’s substandard food quality or a lack of discipline regarding ticketless passengers swarming coaches, the rail conditions have not been ideal. Compounding the issue, a video has emerged online depicting a member of the Railways housekeeping team disposing of waste from a moving train. This footage has once again prompted internet users to question the accountability of Railways staff.

In the viral video, a railway housekeeping staff member can be observed discarding a garbage bag full of trash from a moving train onto the tracks. The staff member also utilised a floor wiper to clear garbage scattered on the train’s floor. Unfortunately, this waste was unceremoniously dumped on the tracks, raising concerns about the hygiene practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Railways.

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According to the accompanying caption, when a passenger observed this behaviour and filed a complaint, the staff began searching for the complainant to engage in a direct conversation and convey the challenges they face, such as inadequate bags for trash collection. The caption stated, “A passenger lodged a complaint on 139 & in no time the supervisor & entire gang turned trying to find who has complained & why? Saying they aren’t paid properly, not provided enough bags to collect trash & so they are managing with meagre resources.”

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The video quickly went viral, sparking reactions. One user commented, “Thank God ..! Air India the national carrier doesn’t have this access in air .. or else the flight attendants too will do the same …” Another expressed disbelief, stating, “This can’t be true & how can the railway staff function like this? Cleanliness starts from home & in this case, from railway kitchen.” A third user added, “This is bad but what is worse is to see how filthy the passengers make the bogies they travel in during even short journeys. Even toilets in the 2 Tier AC are left in appalling conditions.”

Even the Mumbai division of Railways acknowledged the matter after the video gained traction, responding, “Please share the PNR and train numbers so we can act against the staff.”

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While it’s not the first instance of railways staff being caught disposing of waste on tracks, the recurring nature of such incidents underscores the urgent need for the department to address and rectify the situation promptly.