A shocking scene unfolded at Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station when a violent brawl broke out among the catering staff members of a Vande Bharat Express train. The Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) reacted promptly after the video surfaced. In a statement, the corporation confirmed that the service provider staff involved in the altercation had been detained by the Railway Police Force (RPF). IRCTC also stated that “punitive action” had been initiated against the concerned service provider to prevent such incidents in the future.
The 30-second viral clip shared on X (formerly Twitter), shows several men throwing dustbins, swinging belts and punching each other while others try to stop the fight. The chaos unfolded right on the busy platform, leaving commuters and onlookers shocked.
In a post on X, IRCTC wrote, “The matter has been viewed very seriously. Four staff of service provider have been detained by RPF authorities for further investigation. All four staff’s ID cards have been deactivated and they have been derostered. A show cause notice for termination of contract has been issued to service provider and a hefty penalty of Rs 5 lakh has been imposed”.
The matter has been viewed very seriously. Four staff of service provider have been detained by RPF authorities for further investigation. All four staff's ID cards have been deactivated and they have been derostered. A show cause notice for termination of contract has been… https://t.co/CbWNrDH1Br
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) October 17, 2025
What was the reason behind the clash?
According to Delhi Police, the clash reportedly began with a verbal spat between pantry assistants over something as trivial as placing a water box inside the train.
“An incident of fight took place between pantry assistants in the Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express. A verbal argument escalated into a physical altercation. However, no formal complaint was made by any party, and the matter was mutually resolved in writing,” India Today reported, quoting a Delhi police official.
Police register case despite no complaint
Even though no formal complaint was filed by either side, Delhi Police took suo motu action after the video gained traction online. According to multiple media reports, a case has been registered and further investigation is underway to determine responsibility for the altercation.
Reports suggest the incident involved IRCTC staff assigned to a Vande Bharat train headed for Gwalior. The fight allegedly took place just before the train’s departure, leaving passengers bewildered by the sudden burst of violence among railway employees.
