Viral video shows disposable food containers being reused on train, sparks online debate
Sharing the post, Srinivas attacked the Railway Minister, saying, "Railway Minister, this is your convenience. Full fare is collected from the public, but on the other hand, this shameful act. You should be ashamed." The video invited a host of questions about food safety standards on the train, though no official response from the Railways has been shared so far.
New Delhi: A video shared by Congress leader BV Srinivas sparked a flood of controversy, which features a man washing disposable food containers, reportedly reused to serve meals to passengers. The shocking incident took place on Amrit Bharat Express (16601).
Sharing the post, Srinivas attacked the Railway Minister, saying, "Railway Minister, this is your convenience. Full fare is collected from the public, but on the other hand, this shameful act. You should be ashamed." The video invited a host of questions about food safety standards on the train, though no official response from the Railways has been shared so far.
IRCTC's response
The IRCTC, shared its response, saying that the matter has been taken into serious consideration. The vendor who is seen washing and reusing disposable food containers on the Amrit Bharat Express has been identified and immediately removed from the service.
The statement also added that steps have been taken to cancel the vendor's license, in addition, a hefty fine has also been imposed to ensure accountability and reinforce food safety standards on trains.
Netizens react
The viral video sparked a flood of controversy, calling it unhygienic and unsafe for passengers. Several passengers highlighted other ongoing problems on the train, including overcrowding in the third AC coach and concerns over cleanliness and service quality, sparking a broader conversation about the overall passenger experience on long-distance trains.
A user commented, "The viral video is deeply shameful, showing railway employees washing dirty disposable food containers and re-serving them for re-serving. The public is charged full fare for tickets, but such a disrespectful attitude towards their health and hygiene is highly condemnable for the country’s image," one user said.
"This is neither the first such incident nor will it be the last. We and our society need to change drastically. Nothing is settled," added another user.