New Delhi: A video from the Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16601) has gone viral and sparked outrage on social media.

The video shows disposable food containers being washed on the train’s basin and being kept aside for alleged reuse for the purpose of serving meals to passengers. ADVERTISEMENT

As the video clip was shared and viewed by thousands of users, Railway authorities were slammed for negligence and poor hygiene standards. Some called the practice unsafe, while others highlighted separate issues, including overcrowding in third AC coach and concerns over cleanliness and service quality, bringing into focus overall passenger experience on long-distance trains.

Some users tagged Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, demanding accountability and expressing concern over passenger hea

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