Woman Trapped in Train Toilet Films Terrifying Ordeal as Mob Storms Bihar Coach, RPF Comes to Rescue

The woman reached out to railway emergency number 139 to seek immediate assistance.

A solo female traveler experienced a frightening ordeal at Katihar Junction in Bihar when 30-40 men suddenly stormed into her train coach, forcing her to remain trapped inside the toilet for safety. She documented the incident on video while waiting for help from the Railway Protection Force. According to her social media post on X, the incident occurred during what seemed to be a routine stop while she was using the washroom. When attempting to exit, she encountered a mob of men who rushed into the coach, creating a chaotic environment with shouting and pushing that prevented her from leaving the confined space.

After finding herself trapped, the quick-thinking woman contacted the railway emergency helpline 139 to report her situation and request urgent assistance. The Railway Protection Force responded efficiently, arriving at her coach, dispersing the crowd, and safely escorting her back to her seat.

"Today I understood why safety concerns during travel feel so real. I was travelling alone, and my train stopped at Katihar Junction(Bihar). Suddenly, 30–40 young men rushed into the coach, shouting and pushing each other. I was in the washroom and couldn't even step out-people were packed at the door. I closed it again, called Railway Helpline (139), and thankfully, the RPF arrived. They cleared the way and helped me get back to my seat safely. Extremely scary experience," she detailed in her post.

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Today I understood why safety concerns during travel feel so real.I was travelling alone and my train stopped at Katihar Junction(Bihar). Suddenly 30–40 young men rushed into the coach, shouting and pushing each other.I was in the washroom and couldn't even step out-people were… pic.twitter.com/2N5KMNgOuh

— Potato!🚩 (@Avoid_potato) December 10, 2025

Her account has ignited important conversations about safety issues faced by travelers journeying alone, especially women, and how everyday situations can rapidly become threatening. Many social media users commended her resourcefulness in seeking help and praised the RPF for their swift and effective intervention.

One commenter stated, "Women safety in India is joke, especially in north India. Worst of all is trains are onboarded with non ticket holders and cause problems to others."

Another user remarked, "Imagine if you didn't have phone with you, it would be jam packed. A lesson to learn: Carry a Phone in such a scenario. I can't imagine how hard it would be without a phone in such a scenario."

A third person observed, "That must have been a genuinely frightening experience, and your reaction was completely right. Crowd surges like that feel chaotic because there's no control, no space to move, and no way to assess intentions. Being stuck in the washroom while people are pushing at the door."

Railway authorities have not yet issued an official statement explaining the cause of the sudden overcrowding incident.