Overview
- A widely shared clip shows a woman operating an electric kettle plugged into a socket inside a train coach.
- Railway Seva asked the person who posted the video to send the passenger’s PNR and mobile number via direct message to enable immediate action.
- The official handle also pointed users to railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in and the 139 helpline for faster resolution of complaints.
- Commenters and officials highlighted that high‑wattage appliances can overload coach electrical systems, risking short circuits and fires.
- Public calls for stronger enforcement and security checks resurfaced, recalling a November 2025 case in which Central Railway said action was initiated after a similar incident.