Video Shows Rats In Train Pantry, Railways Responds

The video, posted by a social media user who frequently travels by train, reveals rats freely roaming in the train's pantry.

The issue of subpar food quality on Indian Railways has long been a subject of concern, with passengers frequently encountering problems such as the presence of unhygienic objects in their meals. However, a recent incident has brought these concerns to the forefront, as it was not just about a lapse in food quality but a rather unsettling occurrence. Rats were discovered inside the pantry of a train, walking over and eating the stored food. The evidence of this shocking incident was captured on video by a passenger and shared on social media. The matter is viewed seriously and suitable action has been taken.Pantry Car Staff have been sensitised to ensure hygiene and cleanliness in the pantry car.The concerned have been suitably advised to ensure effective pest and rodent control measures which is being ensured.

The video was posted on Instagram by a user named @mangirish_tendulkar, who had been traveling with his family on the 11099 LTT MAO Express on October 15. During their journey, they witnessed rats freely roaming within the pantry car of the train. Using his mobile phone, he recorded this disturbing sight and shared it on social media.

In his post, he expressed his dismay and wrote, "As a railway enthusiast and frequent traveler, this incident has deeply unsettled me. On October 15, I was aboard the 11099 Madgaon Express, which was scheduled to depart at 1:45 pm but experienced a delay until 3:30 pm. Given my passion for railways, I decided to document the train's engine coupling and began to walk towards the rear. It was then that I made this startling discovery. I observed at least 6-7 rats in the middle of the pantry car, though I could manage to capture footage of only 4 of them."