Archive · 22 Jan 2026
Student Shares Creepy Train Encounter
An 18-year-old girl was traveling alone on a train from Delhi to Pune.
A man on the same train kept staring at her and making creepy faces for the whole 32-hour journey.
She felt scared and sent a video to her mom and sister.
Her mom told her to ignore it, but she posted the video on Reddit to ask for advice.
Many people told her to report the man using the RailMadad app or by calling 139.
They said she should collect more evidence and tell the train staff or the Railway Protection Force.
Some people also shared that they had similar experiences on trains.
An 18-year-old student experienced persistent harassment on a 32-hour train journey from Delhi to Pune.
The man stared at her continuously and made unsettling gestures, including a 'call gesture'.
She recorded a video and sent it to her family, who advised her to ignore the behavior.
She posted the video on Reddit seeking advice, where users urged her to report the incident.
Users suggested using the RailMadad app, calling 139, or informing the Railway Protection Force (RPF).
- Who
- An 18-year-old female student traveling alone
- What
- Persistent harassment by a fellow passenger
- When
- During a 32-hour train journey
- Where
- On an Indian Railways train from Delhi to Pune
- Why
- The man's actions made the student feel uncomfortable and scared
- Passenger Age
- 18
- Journey Duration
- 32 hours
- Route
- Delhi to Pune
- Reporting Platform
- Suggested Action
- Report via RailMadad or 139
