Viral Video Of Woman Using Electric Kettle On Train Sparks Safety Concerns Online

Repeated safety violations on Indian trains have often drawn widespread attention. Despite several awareness programmes highlighting the dangers of using high-power appliances in confined public spaces like train coaches - which can pose serious risks to everyone on board - such incidents continue to surface on social media, reigniting conversations about passenger responsibility and safety regulations. Recently, another clip of a woman using an electric kettle inside a train coach went viral on X.

Tempted by the convenience during a long journey, the woman appeared to be preparing a hot beverage, sparking concern about the potential risk of electrical fires. Sharing the video, the person - reportedly a co-passenger - urged the Ministry of Railways and Railway Seva to raise awareness.

The note read, "People are not aware that using an electric kettle inside a train can cause a short circuit and can lead to a fire incident. Please run an awareness campaign about it."

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Dear @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva

People are not aware that using electric kettle inside train can cause short circuit and can lead to an fire incident.

Please run an awareness campaign about it. pic.twitter.com/fA2CiBsmRy

— Woke Eminent (@WokePandemic) February 26, 2026

The viral video, however, drew widespread criticism, with many calling for strict action by the railway authorities. A few others also suggested simple alternatives.

A user said, “Using kettles is already banned on trains precisely because of fire/short-circuit risks. Awareness exists, it's just that some passengers ignore the rules. Enforce, don't just campaign.”

Using kettles is already banned on trains precisely because of fire/short-circuit risks. Awareness exists it's just that some passengers ignore rules. Enforce, don't just campaign.

— Digital Yogi (@DigitalYog) February 26, 2026

Another added, “You said it wrong - people know everything, but they don't accept it. Because they think the loss will only be the railway's, not theirs. But the truth is that if a short circuit happens, the loss won't just be the system's. It could be a lot for them too.”

आपने गलत कहा — लोग जानते सब हैं, लेकिन मानते नहीं।
क्योंकि उन्हें लगता है कि नुकसान सिर्फ रेलवे का होगा, उनका नहीं।
लेकिन सच यह है कि अगर शॉर्ट सर्किट हुआ,
तो नुकसान सिर्फ सिस्टम का नहीं, उनका भी बहुत कुछ हो सकता है।

— JANHIT – Logon Ke Liye (@JanhitOrg) February 26, 2026

“Important concern. Maybe clear announcements inside coaches, plus small warning stickers near charging points can help. Most passengers don't realise that high-wattage appliances like kettles can overload circuits and risk a fire. Awareness + strict checks = safer journeys for everyone,” read a tweet.

Important concern. Maybe clear announcements inside coaches + small warning stickers near charging points can help. Most passengers don't realise high-watt appliances like kettles can overload circuits and risk fire. Awareness + strict checks = safer journeys for everyone.

— AMOL MISHRA (@amolmishra_2122) February 26, 2026

Another suggested, “Railways should replace 3-pin sockets with just a USB-C-type socket for mobile charging.”

Railways should replace 3-pin socket with just USB-C-type socket for mobile charging.

— PK (@LividBuffalo9) February 26, 2026

One more person advised passengers, “Just carry a flask. My Thermos flask keeps drinks hot (at least drinkable hot) for 12 hrs and would take up less space in the bag.”

Just carry a flask. My Thermos flask keeps drinks hot (atleast drinkable hot) for 12 hrs, and would take up less space in the bag.

— Sumon Kar ???????????????????????? (@5K4R) February 26, 2026

Responding to the viral video, Railway Seva, the official customer support account, asked the video poster to provide the passenger's PNR number and mobile number via direct message so that immediate action could be taken. The tweet added, “You may also raise your concern directly on http://railmadad.indianrailways.gov.in or dial 139 for speedy redressal.”

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Please share your PNR number and mobile no. preferably via DM to enable us to take immediate action. You may also raise your concern directly on https://t.co/JNjgaq1zyT or dial 139 for speedy redressal. https://t.co/utEzIqB89U

— RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) February 26, 2026

Following this, Central Railway reportedly confirmed that action had been initiated against the woman and the social media channel that circulated the video.

Such incidents highlight the importance of raising awareness among rail passengers and taking strict action against those who violate rules and regulations.