Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Overcrowding on Sikkim Mahananda Express Sparks Social Media Criticism
A video showed too many people crammed into an AC train car on the Sikkim Mahananda Express.
This made the reserved passengers upset.
The video went viral, and people online criticized the train company.
The company responded with an apology and asked for more information.
However, some people weren't satisfied and wanted refunds or for the train staff to be held accountable.
A video of an overcrowded 3rd AC coach on the Sikkim Mahananda Express went viral.
The video showed passengers in distress due to overcrowding in the reserved AC coach.
The incident occurred in the 3rd AC coach of the Sikkim Mahananda Express.
Railway Seva responded to the video, expressing regret and requesting passenger details.
Netizens criticized the Railway Seva's response, with some calling for refunds and accountability.
- Who
- Passengers of the Sikkim Mahananda Express and Railway Seva.
- What
- Overcrowding in the 3rd AC coach of the Sikkim Mahananda Express.
- When
- The incident occurred recently, as the video went viral on July 24-25, 2025.
- Where
- 3rd AC coach of the Sikkim Mahananda Express near Katihar.
- Why
- Overcrowding caused distress among reserved passengers, raising concerns about railway management.
Passenger perspective
Railway authorities
Railway Accountability
Passenger perspective
Demands refunds for the impacted passengers and appropriate action be taken against railway authorities for the inconvenience caused.
Railway authorities
Railway Seva's response only expressed regret but did not offer immediate solutions to the issue of overcrowding.
- Train Name
- Sikkim Mahananda Express
- Coach
- 3rd AC
- Location of Incident
- Near Katihar
- Railway Response
- Regret and request for passenger details.
- Social Media Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)