Central Railway tracks down woman behind viral Maggi-on-Train video; she issues apology, watch

What started as a seemingly light-hearted video- showing a woman casually whipping up Maggi noodles inside a moving express train- quickly turned into a social media storm. The clip featured her using an electric kettle connected to a coach power socket, an act that many netizens slammed as careless and unsafe. As outrage grew, Central Railway confirmed that action was already in motion against both the woman and the page that circulated the footage. A week later, officials located the woman featured in the viral video.

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Who Is the Woman, and What Action Was Taken?

The individual has been identified as Sarita Lingayat from Chinchwad, Pune. She now faces a case under Section 154 of the Railways Act, a provision meant to protect passengers from potentially hazardous behaviour.

Her Instagram profile soon carried an apology video addressing the incident and the concerns raised online.

Inside Her Apology: What She Explained

Along with a photograph featuring RPF Mumbai officials, Sarita narrated that the episode happened during her journey from Haridwar to Pune. She said the children in the compartment were curious whether Maggi could be cooked in the kettle, which prompted her to try it. The same kettle was also used to boil water and make tea, as she and some older passengers were observing Ekadashi fasting. With the train running 6-7 hours behind schedule, she prepared a small amount of tea for everyone sharing the compartment.

She expressed regret, saying she did not realise the safety implications and insisted that she meant no harm.

She urged others not to repeat her mistake, stating: "Don't cook Maggi or use Heavy electricals in trains. It's an offence and dangerous for life in the train. Thanks to RPF Mumbai for making me aware of my mistake, and I appeal to everyone do not to make such a mistake. Thank you, Indian Railways, for safe journey, and I will not repeat my mistake."