A viral clip has triggered anger after it appeared to show a Vande Bharat Express being forced to halt on an open stretch so a group could shoot a reel in the Latest News in India cycle. The footage shows wooden logs placed across the track, then cheering as the train slows down and phones keep recording. Social media reactions have been harsh, and many posts are asking for quick arrests. It does not look like “fun” when a packed train is involved.
What Happened And Why It Matters
Railway tracks are not a public stage. Any entry into the right-of-way counts as trespass, and placing objects on rails can damage equipment, delay operations, or worse, lead to a derailment if braking distance is misjudged. Emergency braking itself can injure standing passengers and crew.
The Railways Act also has strict provisions for malicious interference with train operations, and penalties can go up to life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment up to 10 years, based on facts and charges on record. That sounds strict, but rail safety law is written for worst outcomes.
Safety Rules Likely Broken At The Spot
- Unauthorised presence on tracks and restricted railway land
- Obstruction of a running train and endangerment of passengers
- Placing objects on rails and forcing emergency braking
- Filming unsafe acts that can encourage copycat behaviour
The Official Warning That Keeps Coming Back
The Railway Protection Force has repeatedly asked reel-makers to stay away from stunts around trains, and the advisory is public. Another widely shared account of the clip is covered in this Times of India report.
