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The picture of drying clothes by the passenger in the train went viral, causing a debate on social media about “Civic Sense”. This incident highlights the habits of passengers as well as the challenges of congestion and chaos of Indian Railways.
Passenger dried up on berths briefRail journey in India is an important part of the lives of millions. Every day crores of people travel by train. But congestion and chaos in trains always causes trouble for the passengers. In such a situation, sometimes the actions of the passengers also make headlines. Recently, a picture has gone viral on social media, which has started a big debate on ‘Civic Sense’ i.e. people’s courtesy.
Actually, Reddit Use named R/Indiancivicfails shared a post from “Only in Indian Railways” title. It was shown that in the general coach of the train, a passenger used the utility rack (place keeping the luggage) on the upper berth as a rope of drying clothes. The passenger hung his clothes there, as if he was laundering at home. In this post, the user jokingly wrote- “15 August 2025, around 10 am. Bengaluru (SBC) to Jaipur (JP) Superfast Express (Train No. 12975/12976). I did not get AC coach but got free laundry service.”