Most people immediately reach out for their phone when they wake up or try to pass the time in the middle of a meeting or commuting to work (if they are not driving). If you are also among them, you must have come across the viral video of a Maharashtrian woman cooking Maggi in a kettle on a train.
She probably did not realise that it was dangerous, and a small mishap or short circuit could set fire inside the compartment. Several people reshared the video on X (formerly known as Twitter), sharing their concern. Many tagged Central Railway, asking the authorities to take strict action against the offender.
Central Railway Issued Safe Travel Guidelines
Central Railway created a vector image featuring a woman in a black tracksuit cooking food in a kettle on board a train. The text on the image read, "Don't use electric kettles on the train! It is unsafe and strictly prohibited."
"Using high-voltage devices may cause fire hazards or lead to electrical tripping," the photo warned.
Captioning the picture, the authorities wrote, "Travel Smart, Stay Safe!"
"High-voltage appliances like electric kettles can trigger sparks, fire risks, or electrical tripping inside train coaches. Please do not use such devices and help maintain a safe environment on the train (a train emoji)," it read.
Social Media Reactions
Replying to Central Railway's post, a user wrote, "Posters won't fix this. Do airport-style checks at station entry, and the problem solves itself. The moment people know their bags can be screened, kettles and heaters won't even make it to the platform. It's the same reason helmets stay in the hand until a cop appears."
Another user wrote on X, "Well, no passenger would do that if you start giving quality, tasty and decent food from the pantry. The present food of the train pantry is not fit for decent human consumption."
A user asked, "Why can't we have security checks at railway stations like airports to block these items?"
Central Railway Takes Action Against The Woman Cooking Noodles On A Train
After the video went viral, Central Railway stated X.
"Using an electronic kettle inside trains is strictly prohibited. It is unsafe, illegal, and a punishable offence. It can lead to fire incidents and be disastrous for other passengers also," it read.
When you are travelling, make sure to stay safe and not use any high-power appliances that can put the lives of passengers in danger.
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