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British Couple’s Viral Video Praises Indian Railways After Trip With Newborn

Their account suggests rail reliability, paired with local warmth, makes infant travel feel doable.

Overview

  • Hazel Lindsey and Martin Bailey shared an Instagram video of crossing India by train with their two-month-old, Alexander, who often slept in a carrier on the move.
  • They called Indian Railways an excellent city-to-city option with mostly on-time trains that they booked through an app.
  • They said crowded stations felt easier because lifts and porters helped them manage heavy bags.
  • They described India as especially welcoming to babies, with strangers greeting or cuddling the child and restaurants bringing cribs during dinner.
  • They urged caution for new parents about South India’s February heat and about avoiding tap water exposure during baths.