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Family Books Full Train Coach for Wedding Trip in Viral Video

Rail rules allow full-coach rentals through the FTR system with advance plans plus a refundable deposit.

Overview

  • The video, which was posted Saturday on X by Ananth Rupanagudi, shows relatives decorating the coach, dancing in the aisles, the bride cutting a cake, and a ticket collector easing through the crowd.
  • Blankets and gift boxes fill the compartment, which reports link to the Mayra or Bhaat custom where the bride’s maternal side brings gifts.
  • Viewers split over the display, with supporters praising family togetherness and critics questioning noise and the use of scarce seats for a private group.
  • Coverage explains that Indian Railways permits booking whole coaches or trains through IRCTC’s Full Tariff Rate portal or station counters, with plans filed up to six months ahead and about ₹50,000 held per coach as a refundable deposit.
  • Some users alleged favoritism or bribes, yet outlets report no proof and note that families have booked entire coaches for weddings for decades.