Making Maggi in an AC coach? Viral video forces railways to step in

Central Railways issued a strict safety advisory on X after a video of a woman cooking Maggi inside a train’s AC coach using an electric kettle went viral on Friday.

The video, which captured the woman joking that her “kitchen is on anywhere and everywhere,” and mentioning plans to make tea for approximately 15 people, sparked widespread outrage over unsafe passenger behavior and misuse of railway facilities.

The video has over 1.5 million views on X, with many users pointing out how the use of such appliances on a train is prohibited and more importantly, hazardous.

One user said, “This is a serious fire hazard. The amperage is not suitable for high power appliances. And, I think it’s a crime.”

Another wrote, “Indians have no sense of consideration, courtesy or respect towards shared public space. They will treat everything as private space.”

A third joked, “Next time I will carry my microwave.”

The Central Railways also confirmed that action has been initiated against the concerned individual and the social media channel responsible for posting the video. They urged passengers to prioritize safety, refrain from using high-wattage devices, and immediately report any similar activities to onboard staff or railway authorities.