- Viral video shows Indore train loco pilot stopping for samosas.
- Indian Railways launched investigation into the alleged incident.Officials verifying authenticity, reason for halt, and potential action.
- Officials verifying authenticity, reason for halt, and potential action.
In a video that has been going viral on social media, a loco pilot of Indore-Mhow DEMU train allegedly halts the train to buy samosas from a shop beside the tracks. The video has triggered a reaction from the Indian Railways.
VIDEO | Indore, Madhya Pradesh: A video showing the loco pilot of the Indore-Mhow DEMU train stopping reportedly to buy samosas from a shop beside the tracks has surfaced.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 8, 2026
Railways has ordered a probe after the video, which allegedly shows the train being halted for samosas,… pic.twitter.com/RX5HGS3uus
Railway Public Relations Officer, Western Railway zone, Mukesh Kumar said that an investigation into the matter is underway. He added that it was unclear whether the train was stopped due to signal or for some other reason.
“We also came to know about this through social media. Since it is on social media, we cannot confirm its authenticity. However, as it appears to be a video from our division, we have forwarded it to the senior officials for investigation. They will verify which video it is, who the driver is, and which train it is,” said Mukesh Kumar, as quoted by PTI.
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“At this point, I also cannot confirm why the train had stopped. I do not know the exact location or whether it had stopped because of a signal or for some other reason. Therefore, I have referred the matter to the concerned department for investigation, because the officers and employees of the concerned department know the locations, the routes, the train involved, the driver, and all those details,” he added.
The officer further said that the loco pilot is not likely to be dismissed from service as it is a very major punishment. However, he added that if some fault is found, then a suitable punishment shall be announced.
In another news for people in Indore, the city is set to get a major economic upgrade. The Indore Development Authority has made a proposal to create Madhya Pradesh's first aerocity in Indore, covering an area of about 25 acres. Beyond its strategic location near the airport, the project stands to gain immensely from the upcoming metro-rail network. Its close proximity to major corporate hubs and premium educational institutions further solidifies it as a futuristic development for the region.
The proposal will be presented at a meeting of the Indore Development Authority. It is expected that work will begin soon after its approval. This will be another major step towards the city's economic development.