The Indian Railways has suspended a Chief Ticket Inspector (CTI) and ordered a departmental inquiry after a video showing a decorated First AC coupe for a newlywed couple aboard the Nandigram Express went viral on social media. The incident has been termed a "serious lapse" by railway authorities.
The First AC cabin was decorated with balloons, flowers, fairy lights and a large "I Love You" sign, giving it the appearance of a honeymoon suite. The decorations were reportedly arranged for a couple travelling to Mumbai after their wedding. Videos of the decorated compartment quickly spread online, triggering mixed reactions from netizens.
Following the viral video, the South Central Railway (SCR) said an unauthorised decorator was allowed to enter the reserved First AC coach to decorate the private coupe, violating railway security and operational protocols. The concerned Chief Ticket Inspector has been suspended with immediate effect, while a departmental inquiry has been ordered to determine how the decorator gained access to the coach.
Railway officials said allowing unauthorised persons inside reserved coaches is a serious breach of rules and passenger safety. The inquiry will also examine whether any other railway staff were involved or failed to prevent the lapse.
Hello @AshwiniVaishnaw, does Indian Railways permit passengers to use a First AC coach for a suhagraat? pic.twitter.com/nDUQMkxEyt
— Dr Nimo Yadav 2.0 (@DrNimoYadav) July 8, 2026
The incident sparked a debate on social media, with many users questioning how a private train compartment could be transformed into a decorated honeymoon suite inside a running train. While some appreciated the romantic gesture for the newlyweds, others raised concerns over security and the misuse of railway premises.
