Desperate travellers lock themselves in locomotive cabin as Varanasi’s railway system struggles to cope with Mahakumbh crowds.
February 10, 2025: The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 has brought millions of devotees to Varanasi, causing an unprecedented strain on the city’s transportation infrastructure. In a dramatic incident highlighting the chaos, passengers were seen occupying the locomotive cabin of a train at Varanasi Cantt railway station.
A viral video captured travelers treating the engine cabin as an ordinary coach, oblivious to the safety risks. They even locked the door from inside, prompting swift action from railway personnel. Around 20 men and women were removed from the engine, and authorities provided them alternative seating in other compartments.
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ये तो हाल है रेलवे का. यात्री ट्रेन के इंजन में घुसे जा रहे हैं. तस्वीर वाराणसी की है.
— राहुल ग़ाज़ियाबाद (@RahulGhaziabadd) February 10, 2025
यह महाकुंभ स्पेशल ट्रेन का हाल है. यात्रियों ने इंजन में घुस पॉयलट के जगह पर क़ब्ज़ा कर लिया .फिर जैसे तैसे RPF ने इन जबरन घुसे यात्रियों को बाहर निकाला. pic.twitter.com/G4Dm7nT5Xf
The Mahakumbh has led to a massive surge in demand for train travel, overwhelming Varanasi’s railway system. Thousands of passengers are reportedly struggling to find seats, resulting in overcrowding and heightened safety risks.
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Railway officials have urged passengers to adhere to safety guidelines and avoid taking such dangerous measures. Despite their efforts to manage the crowds, the sheer volume of travelers has made the situation challenging.
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