A video showing passengers jumping off a moving train in Uttar Pradesh has sparked a debate on social media. The incident has left users questioning why people would risk serious injury to avoid a ticket check. As the footage circulated online, some shared their reactions, while others recalled similar experiences involving ticketless travel.
UP passengers jump from moving train near Rasauli station
The incident reportedly took place shortly before the train was due to reach Rasauli Railway Station. The passengers were allegedly trying to avoid a check by a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE).A passenger-recorded video shows several people jumping off the train near the railway tracks and running away as the train continues towards the station. Police officers were reportedly present at the station.
Viral train video sparks reactions on Reddit
The footage was shared by Reddit user u/Status_Candidate_392 on October 7. The post carried the caption, “No wonder why IR can’t recover their cost. (not oc),” referring to the financial impact of ticketless travel.Users questioned the passengers’ decision. One commented, “TTs and police were astonished,” while another wrote, “Average day in Northern Railways.”A third user pointed out the risk involved, saying, “So they are fine with possibly getting injured or even dying then buying a Rs 20 ticket. Great,”.
User shares experience of ticket checking at Dhanbad Junction
One Reddit user described seeing TTEs waiting near foot overbridge pillars at Dhanbad Junction and standing near exits in plain clothes. The user wrote, “That’s why I’ve seen that at Dhanbad Junction many times TTE’s hide beside the pillars of FOB and some of them come in civil dress and stand at the front of the gate the moment trains stop. Once they block the exit passage temporarily TTEs attack”Another commenter reacted to the video by writing, “India is such a goner country,”.
Reddit user recalls a dangerous incident in Mumbai
A commenter also shared an account of a friend who allegedly used to jump off trains during the morning commute in Mumbai. According to the user, the practice ended after the friend’s bag strap got caught in a door handle.Recalling the incident, the user wrote, “my friend did this every morning in mumbai. till one day his bag strap got stuck in the door handle. His body was missing the middle portion.”Disclaimer: The views expressed in the comments are those of individual social media users and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Times of India. The claims have not been independently verified.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)