CITIZEN
REKHA SARIN TREHAN
Benaulim
The PM and the railway minister make a huge hoo ha about Vande Bharat trains but the condition of most trains in India is horrible. I recently travelled to Gadag on the Vasco da Gama - Jasidih Express on a pilgrimage but was appalled to see the state of the toilet in my compartment.
The wash basin enclosure was in a mess and the commode was super dirty. Gutka stains, discarded packets and layers of dirt greeted me as I entered the toilet. To worsen things, there was no water. I beat a hasty retreat and waited till I reached Gadag to relieve myself. Pathetic and traumatic, I doubt whether I shall ever travel by train again.