Railways Official Caught Dumping Garbage from Moving Train; Ministry Takes Action
Railways Official Caught Dumping Garbage from Moving Train; Ministry Takes Action
A video of a senior Indian Railways official casually dumping garbage onto the tracks from a moving train has gone viral on social media, sparking criticism and raising concerns over cleanliness practices within the railway system.
Incident and Viral Video
The 49-second video, widely shared online, shows the official picking up trash from a dustbin and throwing it onto the railway tracks. The passenger recording the incident can be heard expressing frustration, stating, “This man is throwing garbage from the train onto the tracks. This is the state of Indian Railways. He is a senior employee.”
This staff was removed on 27/2, the same day on which he committed this act. https://t.co/WbPHkmC4DE
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) March 6, 2025
Immediate Action by Railways
The Indian Railways responded swiftly, confirming that the official was removed from service on February 27, the same day the incident occurred. “This staff was removed on 27/2, the same day on which he committed this act,” the Ministry of Railways stated in a post on X.
RailwaySeva, an official support account for rail users, also addressed the issue, emphasizing that a proper mechanism exists for garbage disposal on trains. “The OBHS (On-Board Housekeeping Services) staff who violated this has been removed, and a heavy penalty has been imposed. Further, staff members are being counseled to ensure proper cleanliness in trains and railway premises.”
Public Reactions
The video has triggered a strong response from social media users. One user, The Skin Doctor, commented, “He knew he was being recorded, and people were calling him out, yet even that wasn’t enough to make him stop. Where does this arrogance and confidence come from?”
Another user pointed out that such incidents are common: “It’s routine practice. If we closely watch railway tracks, we can observe it easily. Up to 15–20 meters on both sides of the tracks are littered with plates, wrappers, plastic packets, etc. A very bad situation.”
Others raised concerns about accountability, with one user stating, “No accountability and no fear of losing jobs.”
He knew he was being recorded, and people were calling him out, yet even that wasn’t enough to make this alleged railway staff stop.
— THE SKIN DOCTOR (@theskindoctor13) March 6, 2025
Where do this arrogance and confidence come from? pic.twitter.com/OBDkIjD89G
Concerns Over Cleanliness
This incident has reignited discussions about the cleanliness of railway tracks and the need for stricter enforcement of waste disposal guidelines. The Railways’ quick action has been noted, but social media users continue to call for long-term solutions to prevent such behavior in the future.
