
A viral video showing a woman and a man seated inside the loco pilot’s cabin of a Vande Bharat train has triggered strong reactions online and prompted Indian Railways to seek full details of the incident.
The clip, widely shared on X, appears to show the woman (identified in the post as Sarita Yadav) and a male companion taking turns sitting in the driver’s seat of the high-speed train. According to the person who posted the video, the family entered the restricted loco cabin to film a social media reel.
What the Viral Video Shows
In the footage, the woman and the man are seen inside the locomotive cabin — one of the most restricted areas of any train. Users have expressed shock that unauthorised civilians were allegedly allowed into such a sensitive space, especially on a premium train like the Vande Bharat.
आजकल सरकारी नौकरी करने वालों की बीवियों को Reel बनाने का ऐसा कीड़ा काटा है कि वो आगे पीछे कुछ नहीं सोच रही हैं,
— Prem Bhardwaj (@premkumarcbn01) August 3, 2026
इन मोहतरमा का नाम सरिता यादव है , ये ट्रेन के इंजन में पूरे परिवार के साथ Reel बना रही हैं,@IRCTCofficial @RailMinIndia इस वायरल विडियो की जांच कर ऐसे कर्मचारियों पर… pic.twitter.com/5sQMckLHuP
The original poster, Prem Bhardwaj, urged railway authorities to investigate and take action. He wrote that the “craze for making reels” had led people to ignore basic safety and protocol, warning that such actions could endanger hundreds of passengers.
Railways Responds
The matter reached the official Railway Seva handle, which replied asking for complete details of the incident — including train number, mobile number, date and time — so that an inquiry can be initiated.
कृपया घटना से संबंधित पूरी जानकारी साझा करें, जैसे ट्रेन संख्या, मोबाइल नंबर और तारीख व समय। आपकी दी गई जानकारी के आधार पर मामले की जांच कर आवश्यक कार्रवाई की जाएगी। आप अपनी शिकायत सीधे https://t.co/mStFiquCvQ पर भी शीघ्र निवारण के लिए रजिस्टर कर सकते हैं।
— RailwaySeva (@RailwaySeva) August 3, 2026
This response indicates that authorities are treating the matter seriously and are in the process of gathering more information before taking further steps.
Instagram Account Goes Offline
Meanwhile, the Instagram account identified as belonging to the woman named in the post is currently inaccessible. The profile now shows a message stating that the page does not exist. It is unclear whether the account was deleted, deactivated, or removed for other reasons.
Public Reaction
The video has drawn widespread criticism:
- Many users questioned how members of the public could gain access to the loco pilot’s cabin.
- Others called for strict action against both the individuals involved and any railway staff who may have allowed the entry.
- Concerns were raised about passenger safety and the integrity of operational protocols on Vande Bharat trains.
Why This Matters
The locomotive cabin of any train, especially a high-speed service like Vande Bharat, is a highly restricted zone. Unauthorised access raises serious questions about security protocols, staff accountability, and overall passenger safety. Indian Railways has invested heavily in modernising its trains and improving safety standards, making incidents like this particularly concerning.
As the investigation progresses, many are waiting to see what action Indian Railways will take. Unauthorised entry into a train’s control cabin is a serious matter that cannot be taken lightly.
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