Women Hang On To Footboard Of Busy Local Train In Mumbai, Internet Reacts

A video has surfaced on social media showing women hanging onto the outside of a packed local train in Mumbai during peak hours. The incident, captured on a phone, went viral on social media, with netizens' widespread concern and discussion over the need for better public transportation infrastructure in the city.

The viral video shows women clinging to the footboard while traveling on the Mumbai local train between Kalyan and Mumbai CST. Meanwhile, one woman is heard screaming in the video while clinging, while another tries to avoid being recorded. 

The Kalyan Ladies Special train was reportedly delayed by 40 minutes, prompting some commuters to take dangerous risks. The video, shared by the Mumbai Railway Users account, underscored the severe overcrowding on platforms and in compartments due to the delay. However, ABP News has not independently verified the video or the details shared by the X user.

"Today's Ladies Special from Kalyan was delayed by 40 minutes, forcing women to hang on the footboard—an unsafe and risky commute. Railways term this dangerous, yet delays continue," the video was captioned by the X user. 

The clip quickly caught the attention of RailwaySeva, which stated that the matter had been forwarded to the relevant authorities. They also tagged Central Railway RPF, urging an investigation into the incident.

Netizens React To Viral Video

Reacting to the post after the video surfaced on the Internet, a user said, "It is a daily chorus of Bonafide passengers and tax payers, @AshwiniVaishnaw Hon'ble Minister should take appropriate actions to save the life and Lifeline of MMR citizens."

"Mumbaikar are fighting there own war government of Maharashtra is hardly concerned, " the next said.

Another said, "What is happening nowadays daily local trains are running late, and after asking on social media their is no answer from railway authority?"

Emphasising the Railway minister's role, the next also said, "Rly Minister also should look into the inconvenience of passengers of Mumbai local trains just not only focus on Vande Bharat and other express trains."

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