Getting accustomed to the Vande Bharat Express might take us a hot minute because, let’s face it, we’re seasoned pros at the old-school train game. Back in the day, hopping on and off trains mid-departure was a breeze, thanks to that friendly conductor who’d give you a hand or a nod. But now, with this sleek, futuristic wonder, you gotta stay sharp! One second you’re chatting with your buddy on the platform, and the next, whoosh! The doors shut, and off you zoom at super-sonic speeds.
This is something that happened to an uncle, whose daughter took to X (formerly Twitter) to narrate the hilarious incident. She revealed that her mother was travelling via the Vande Bharat Express from Vadodara to Mumbai for the first time.
My mother is travelling for the first time in Vande Bharat from Vadodara to Mumbai today to visit me. As it is going to be a longer stay, she had two big bags to travel with. (1/4)
— Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024
Naturally, her father went to drop her on the train. He made sure that her luggage was kept inside and his wife was settled.
Naturally once my mom got ready, dad woke up & took the car out to drop her off on the station. When the train arrived, like every other Indian man, he took the luggage & settled it well near the seats so that mom can sit comfortably. (2/4)
— Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024
But then the automatic doors closed shut and before he could realise it, he was stuck inside the train and it started moving. When he approached the TC, he was told that it was too late for the train to stop.
That’s when the automatic door started beeping & before my dad could realise, he got locked INSIDE the train & the train started moving! He found the TC & asked to immediately stop the train to deboard, but the TC said it’s too late the train has already picked up the speed(3/4)
— Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024
As a result, both husband and wife had to travel together. Uncle ji had to get down at the next stop in Surat and cut a return ticket to Vadodara. What’s even more hilarious is that he was still in his night clothes!
So now both my mom & dad are travelling in Vande Bharat for the first time — my mom till Mumbai & my dad till the next station which is Surat,looking for a return ticket to Vadodara in a night dress, with our car parked somewhere near Vadodara railway station 😂🤣 (4/4)
— Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024
😂 pic.twitter.com/fPqw5etmS0
— Kosha (@imkosha) April 2, 2024
When travelling via the Vande Bharat Express, keep those eyes peeled and those steps brisk, folks! 😛