A train journey that should have been calm and routine turned into an unexpected spectacle for a Gareebrath Express passenger. A video shared online shows people dancing, playing loud music and filming social media reels inside a train coach, sparking a debate about public behavior during train travel.
The video was posted on Instagram by Manmohan Verma who said the incident took place while he was traveling from Bilaspur to Lucknow. According to him, what started as a normal trip quickly turned chaotic when a large group inside the coach started playing music and filming videos.
Sharing the clip, he wrote: “Not every journey teaches you about destinations, some teach you about people.”
He added that the journey soon began to disturb other passengers.
“Today I traveled from Bilaspur to Lucknow on the Gareebrath Express. What was supposed to be a peaceful journey turned into a live reality show. A large family group decided that the coach was their personal studio, loud music, shouting, reeling, constant chaos completely ignoring that dozens of other passengers were just trying to travel in peace.”
Railway Helpline Complaint
According to Verma, the situation lasted for several hours before he decided to file a complaint through the railway line.
“After hours of turmoil I finally called 139 to make a complaint. To my credit the railway police were quick to respond, came to the bus and brought the situation under control. Respect where due.”
However, the experience also made him reflect on the lack of basic civility in shared public spaces.
“But it leaves me wondering why so many of us have zero civic sense when it comes to travel? A train coach is a shared space, not a private living room or reel-to-reel kit.”
He added that small thoughtful gestures can make travel easier for everyone.
“Basic courtesy is not complicated, keep the noise down, respect fellow travelers and remember that comfort belongs to everyone, not just the loudest.”
Verma summed up his experience with a broader reflection on the behavior of the public during travel.
“Travel is beautiful when people work together. Unfortunately, today was a reminder that common sense is still the least reserved passenger on many trains. Anyway, I hope the rest of the trip and beyond will be more peaceful.”
The Internet shares similar experiences
The post quickly gained attention on social media, with several users reporting that they had encountered similar situations while traveling on trains. Some criticized the behavior shown in the video, while others pointed out how filming reels in public spaces is becoming more common.
The clip has since added to an ongoing online conversation about maintaining basic common sense when traveling in shared spaces such as trains.
