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Vande Bharat's 'Shabby' Condition Goes Viral: Rusted Toilets, Dirty Interiors Shock Passengers
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News18•03-10-2026, 18:04
Vande Bharat's 'Shabby' Condition Goes Viral: Rusted Toilets, Dirty Interiors Shock Passengers
- •Photos shared on X by geologist Himanshu Mukerjee allegedly show dirty exteriors, broken glass panels, and rusted sections inside Vande Bharat Express train number 26901 on the Sabarmati-Veraval route.
- •Mukerjee described the train as one of the ‘dirtiest and shabby Vande Bharat’s across India,’ raising concerns about maintenance standards for Indian Railways’ flagship service.
- •The viral post prompted a response from DRM Ahmedabad, who acknowledged the issues as ‘unacceptable’ and confirmed that maintenance staff had rectified the highlighted areas.
- •The incident sparked an online debate among social media users regarding whether the responsibility for cleanliness lies solely with railway authorities or is also influenced by passenger behavior.
- •Some users pointed to issues like spitting gutka and poor passenger conduct, while others criticized railway management for inadequate upkeep of trains.
Key Questions Answered
X user Himanshu Mukerjee shared photos of train number 26901 operating on the Sabarmati-Veraval route, describing it as one of the dirtiest Vande Bharat trains in India.
The DRM Ahmedabad acknowledged the feedback and stated that maintenance staff gave special attention to the highlighted areas, completely rectifying the issues and restoring the affected spots.
The Vande Bharat service on the Sabarmati-Veraval route was launched in May 2025 to serve passengers traveling between Ahmedabad and the Saurashtra region.
