When a new train is launched, we usually hear about its speed, its shiny look, and the time it saves. But for many women, the real questions center around its safety.The new Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, flagged off on November 1, and before its official launch, a few social media creators got an early ride and shared what they saw. One of them, travel creator Divya Saha, discussed the things that matter most to women travelling alone.She appreciated everything from CCTV cameras to locked doors and clean washrooms, even late at night, giving a peek right into the train’s coaches.
Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper kicks off: Travel creator appreciates the train’s safety features
The new Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express was flagged off on November 1, and a few social media creators got to experience it before the official launch.Travel creator Divya Saha talked about something that matters a great deal to women travelling alone: safety. She explained in her video posted on her Instagram account @exploreredivi that the train has CCTV cameras, locked doors and well-lit corridors, all of which can help night journeys feel more secure.he also explained that the locked doors keep ticketless passengers from walking in at night. Clean washrooms are another big worry for many women, and Divya said they were still in good shape at 11:30 PM, even though she had been travelling since morning.Divya said the washrooms were still in good condition at 11:30 PM, even after travelling since morning, which is a major worry for many women.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Social media users weigh in their opinions
The post has since gone viral and received numerous reactions online. One user hoped that people would look after the train, writing, “Let’s hope people maintain this. Everyone needs development, but it comes with the responsibility of having civic sense.”Another said, “That’s great, as long as people treat it as their own and don’t fill it with trash.”A third comment praised the railways with a simple, “Indian railway day by day.”One more user pointed out that safety is not only a women’s issue. They wrote, “These are safety features for both men and women, not just women. As a man, I appreciate and expect these features to keep me safe as well, from other men and women.”Another user added, “Now the future of the Vande Bharat sleeper train depends on the civic sense of people”
