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Women Hanging Outside Moving Mumbai Train Video Sparks Outrage
A viral video shows two women travelling on the exterior of a moving Mumbai local train, raising serious safety concerns. The footage, shared on X, captures one woman with a backpack gripping…
A viral video shows two women travelling on the exterior of a moving Mumbai local train, raising serious safety concerns. The footage, shared on X, captures one woman with a backpack gripping the side of a coach with her entire body outside, while another woman is seen in a similar position nearby. The train is moving along tracks surrounded by greenery, and another train passes close by at one point.
The video has drawn widespread criticism online, with users questioning commuter safety and arguing that such dangerous practices should not be romanticised as the "Spirit of Mumbai." The incident highlights ongoing risks on the suburban railway network, where overcrowding sometimes leads passengers to travel on footboards or outside coaches.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Mumbai's suburban railway, which carries over 7.5 crore passengers daily, has long struggled with overcrowding and unsafe travel practices. Despite repeated awareness campaigns and stricter enforcement, incidents of passengers hanging from train doors or riding on rooftops persist, often leading to fatal accidents. The Western Railway and Central Railway have installed CCTV cameras and deployed safety marshals, but enforcement remains patchy. The real test will be whether the railways identify these women and file a case under the Railways Act, which could deter others through a fine or a short jail term.
Source: timesnownews.com
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