Rat Menace in Train: Passenger Shares Videos of Rodents Crawling Over Seats and Luggage in AC Coach of South Bihar Express, Indian Railways Responds
A passenger aboard the South Bihar Express (Train 13288) was shocked to find multiple rats in his AC 2-tier coach, despite paying over INR 2,000 for a ticket. Prashant Kumar, traveling from Ara to Durg, shared videos on social media, showing rodents crawling over seats and luggage.
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A passenger aboard the South Bihar Express (Train 13288) was shocked to find multiple rats in his AC 2-tier coach, despite paying over INR 2,000 for a ticket. Prashant Kumar, traveling from Ara to Durg, shared videos on social media, showing rodents crawling over seats and luggage. When he contacted the railway helpline (139), onboard staff sprayed insecticide meant for cockroaches, worsening the situation. His complaint was later marked as “resolved” without a proper solution. Following social media outrage, Indian Railways responded, stating that the coach was cleaned with disinfectant, a mosquito repellent was sprayed, and glue pads were placed under seats. Rats Feast on Food Items Prepared at IRCTC Stall at Itarsi Junction in Madhya Pradesh, Railways Respond After Video Goes Viral.
Rat Menace in South Bihar Express
@complaint_RGD @IRCTCofficial @RailMinIndia @RailwaySeva @AshwiniVaishnaw
PNR 6649339230, Train 13288, multiple rats in coach A1, rats are climbing over the seats and luggage.
Is this why I paid so much for AC 2 class?@ndtv @ndtvindia @aajtak @timesofindia @TimesNow @htTweets pic.twitter.com/vX7SmcfdDR
— Prashant Kumar (@pkg196) March 6, 2025
— Prashant Kumar (@pkg196) March 6, 2025
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