Woman Uses Train Charging Point To Cook Maggi In Kettle, Sparks Fire Hazard Fears: ‘Any Moment Accident Can Happen’

Safety debates on the Internet often surface when people stretch the intended use of public facilities. A recent incident inside an Indian Railways coach has sparked strong reactions after a woman used a household electric kettle to cook Maggi during her journey. The act has raised serious concerns about the misuse of train charging points, which are designed only for low-power gadgets.

The clip, apparently recorded by a fellow passenger, was later shared online, where it quickly gained attention. In the video, the woman is seated on a berth with an electric kettle placed on the small table beside her.

Steam can be seen rising from the kettle, and as the camera moves closer, Maggi noodles are clearly visible boiling inside it. Maggi packets are scattered

on the seat next to her, and she even encourages the person filming to circulate the video so others can learn about this “hack.”

The footage was posted on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “This is a major safety hazard and can cause fire, endangering the lives of all onboard. That’s why we cannot have good things. Many will misuse the facilities and then be proud of it. Most lack civil sense.”

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This is a major safety hazard and can cause fire endangering lives of all onboard. That’s why we cannot have good things. Many will misuse the facilities and then be proud of it. Most lack civil sense. pic.twitter.com/JSRCpIXPW9

— Backpacking Daku (@outofofficedaku) November 20, 2025

‘Zero Sense Of Guilt’: Internet Slams Woman’s Train-Cooking Act

As the clip continued to circulate, the outrage grew. Many people went to the comments section to share their anger and concern. They pointed out that using an electric kettle inside a train coach can pose a serious safety risk.

One user commented, “The problem is these people think that they can do whatever they wish since they have paid for the ticket. Money cannot buy you class and civic sense. You will find many such characters in 3 AC now.”

Another wrote, “A 220V appliance is put into a 110V. Anytime an accident is possible.”

“Technically, the main MCB should trip off, and these switches are not meant for high-wattage instruments,” someone else added.

A viewer remarked, “Give one facility to us Indians and we will find 987 ways to ruin it. Others’ safety, inconvenience, disturbance, and courtesy are superstitions for most of us.”

A response pointed to attitude issues, saying, “The problem is we are hardwired to think only about us and not about society or others. Jugaadu culture is so over hyped that she would be very proud of it, with zero sense of guilt.”

“Khana peena nhi rukna chahiye. Safety can wait (Food and drinks should not stop. Safety can wait),” read another sharp reply.

There were also people demanding strict steps, including one who said, “I hope this lady is arrested soon. We need strict action to serve as a deterrent in the absence of which, such foolish acts will be considered smart and emulated.”

An individual commented, “Such people should be fined heavily. What if tomorrow some idiots bring induction and start cooking?”

Voices Defending The Act

While most responses were critical, a few questioned whether the situation was truly dangerous.

A user asked, “How is an electric kettle a fire hazard? If power exceeds the connection rating, there should be a tripping mechanism to manage,” while another claimed, “No, it is not a safety hazard. It is an electric heater which pulls in more current. Beyond that, there are no issues.”

Why Railways Warn Against Using Such Appliances

Power sockets inside train coaches are limited to 110V and are provided only for charging small electronics. The standard electric kettles used in homes generally require 220–240V. Plugging such a device into a low-capacity socket can overload the system, cause sparks, trip the circuit, or, in worst cases, start a fire.

Railways also display warnings near charging points, which clearly state that heating appliances are not allowed.