Overview
- A railway maintenance worker opened an air‑conditioning duct and extracted a pile of cups, chip wrappers and plastic waste in a video that circulated on Tuesday.
- The worker said passengers on upper berths sometimes remove or damage the small grille that covers the AC outlet and use the opening to dispose of rubbish, which then builds up inside the duct.
- Blocked vents can restrict airflow and reduce cooling in a coach, so the maintenance worker used a screwdriver and cloth to clear the accumulated trash during the filmed inspection.
- The clip prompted widespread social media criticism of passenger behaviour and suggestions such as placing small dustbins near seats, installing CCTV and redesigning or securing grilles; no official railway response was reported in the coverage.
- Reporters framed the incident as a sign of gaps in waste disposal, coach design and routine maintenance that directly affect passenger comfort and could lead to calls for better bins, grille fixes or more frequent inspections.