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Mumbai Train Manager's Viral Video Shows 15,000–18,000 Steps a Shift

The clip reframes perceptions of delays by revealing the coordination required to launch a train under harsh on-ground conditions.

Overview

  • Priyanka Shaktivel Mudaliyar of Central Railway in Mumbai says she covers roughly 15,000 to 18,000 steps during a typical duty shift.
  • Her Instagram video shows her walking beside a stationary train in a yard over uneven terrain with freight wagons and multiple tracks visible.
  • She describes nine-hour duties that keep many operating-cadre staff on their feet, with added strain during summer heat and the monsoon.
  • After joining operations, she says her view of delays changed, urging passengers to be more considerate given the complexity behind departures.
  • The Feb 20 post has crossed three lakh views, drawing empathy from railway colleagues, safety cautions from viewers, and some critical comments; Hindustan Times says it has sought her comment.