Viral Post: Indian Railways Lauded for Safety Measures After Woman Shares Solo Travel Experience
Viral Post: Indian Railways Lauded for Safety Measures After Woman Shares Solo Travel Experience
A LinkedIn post by Purvi Jain detailing how women police officers ensured her safety during a late-night train journey from Mumbai to Surat has gone viral, highlighting the positive strides in railway security.
In a refreshing departure from the usual concerns around Indian Railways, a LinkedIn post by a woman named Purvi Jain has caught the attention of social media for all the right reasons. Sharing her experience of travelling alone at night, Jain praised the efforts made by Indian Railways and women police officers to ensure her safety.
According to her post, Jain was travelling on a late-night train from Mumbai to Surat when, around 11 p.m., two women police officers entered her compartment and called out her name. “Seat 38 – Purvi?” they asked. Initially confused, Jain confirmed her identity. What followed next left a lasting impression on her.
The officers not only verified her details but also took the time to ask if she was comfortable. They handed her a helpline number and encouraged her to reach out if she ever felt unsafe. Jain later found out that the officers were checking specifically on solo female travellers. An elderly couple seated near her expressed pleasant surprise, sharing that such steps reassured them about their own granddaughter’s safety during solo travel.
“That small moment made me reflect on how much India’s railways—and the country overall—have improved,” Jain wrote.
She also highlighted advancements like the Vande Bharat trains and faster online ticket bookings, including Tatkal, which have made the travel experience more efficient.
While acknowledging that the country is not perfect, Jain emphasized that small but impactful changes such as increased vigilance for women’s safety, reflect meaningful progress.
Her post has since gone viral, earning thousands of reactions and sparking positive conversations online. Many users resonated with her experience.
“Relatable. I think this has started recently. I was also travelling solo overnight (Ahmedabad to Delhi), and a lady police officer came and asked me if everything was okay,” one user commented.
Another added, “This is the positive side of changes we need to talk about often.”
A third shared, “Yes! Happened with my mom once when she was travelling alone. They even accompanied her when she changed trains.”
The story has served as a strong reminder that even small gestures by law enforcement and railway authorities can leave a significant impact on public trust and safety, especially for solo women travellers.
