A concerning incident occurred on Tuesday evening when around 80 passengers on the Bharat Gaurav Special train from Chennai complained of severe stomach upset and other symptoms consistent with food poisoning. The train was nearing Pune railway station when the passengers began experiencing discomfort.
Upon receiving reports of the incident at 10.45 pm, rail officials at Pune station swiftly sprang into action. Medical personnel were immediately dispatched to the train to assess the situation and provide necessary assistance to the affected . Initial reports suggest that the passengers may have consumed contaminated food served on the train. Due to the severity of their condition, several passengers required hospitalisation. Medical teams carefully coordinated with hospital authorities to ensure their seamless transfer for further treatment and observation.The remaining passengers have been advised to rest and monitor their condition
Railway authorities have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the food poisoning. Samples of the food served on the train have been sent for testing. The train’s caterer is also being questioned to ascertain the source of the contamination.
Key Points:
# Around 80 passengers on the Bharat Gaurav Express train from Chennai to Pune fell ill with suspected food poisoning.
# Railway officials have launched an investigation into the incident to determine the exact cause of the food poisoning.
# All affected passengers have been provided with medical attention.
# The incident has raised concerns about food safety standards on Indian Railways.
Aftercare and Preventive Measures by Indian railways –
The affected passengers are receiving medical attention and are being closely monitored for their recovery. Railway officials are in touch with the families of the passengers to provide updates on their condition and offer any required assistance.
To prevent similar incidents in the future, the Railway Ministry has instructed railway authorities to implement stricter food safety measures. These measures include:
- Thorough inspections of food preparation and storage facilities on trains
- Regular training of food handlers on hygiene practices and food safety protocols
- Stringent quality checks on food supplies procured for trains
- Prompt action on any complaints or concerns raised by passengers regarding food quality
- The Railway Ministry has also urged passengers to exercise caution when consuming food on trains and report any instances of suspected food poisoning immediately to railway personnel.
The incident has caused considerable inconvenience to the passengers and raised concerns about food safety standards on Indian Railways. Railway authorities have assured the public that they are taking the matter seriously and will take all necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.