A family travelling in a 3AC train coach from Gujarat has sparked a heated debate on social media after a video showing them preparing sandwiches inside the compartment went viral. The unusual scene has raised questions about passenger etiquette, hygiene and civic sense in shared public spaces.
The video shows several members of the family turning their train berths into an improvised food preparation counter. Newspapers have been spread across the middle berth and neighbouring seats, with bread slices, chopped vegetables, chutney and other ingredients arranged for making sandwiches.
While some family members prepare the vegetables, others assemble the sandwiches by spreading chutney and placing sliced vegetables between pieces of bread. The setup appears more like a temporary kitchen than an ordinary train journey.
However, one particular comment in the video has attracted considerable attention. While preparing the sandwiches, a woman from the family reportedly suggests that they could have brought an electric toaster along to grill them. The remark has added another dimension to the online discussion, with viewers questioning whether the family was considering the inconvenience and potential safety risks of preparing food inside a train compartment.
The video, which reportedly originated from a family social media post, was shared on X on November 10 and quickly attracted reactions.
Several users criticised the family for occupying shared passenger space for an activity that could inconvenience fellow travellers. Some questioned the hygiene of preparing food on train berths, while others pointed out that strong food smells could spread throughout an enclosed air-conditioned compartment.
A section of social media users also questioned the suggestion of carrying an electric toaster, arguing that train coaches are not designed to function as kitchens.
However, reactions have not been entirely negative. Some users found the incident amusing, while others argued that preparing homemade food during a long train journey is not necessarily wrong. They pointed out that passengers often prefer carrying their own food rather than depending entirely on railway catering services.
The incident has once again brought the issue of civic responsibility into focus. While carrying homemade snacks on a train journey is common, using shared berths as food preparation areas raises questions about cleanliness and consideration for other passengers.
Cooking inside train coaches is restricted under railway safety rules, particularly because of the risks associated with fire and unauthorised heating appliances. An electric toaster could create additional safety concerns if used inside a compartment.
The viral video has therefore triggered a larger conversation about balancing personal convenience with the comfort and safety of fellow passengers.
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