A video showing a passenger train being swept away by floodwaters has gone viral on social media, sparking panic among viewers. The clip shows what looks like an express train drowning in raging waters while
people nearby can be heard shouting in fear.
Many online users believed the incident happened in Patna, with claims that the train was washed away in the swollen Ganga River. However, the truth is very different. The viral video is not real at all; it was created using Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The viral train video is AI-generated
Several fact-checks have confirmed that the footage is completely AI-generated. A closer look reveals multiple inconsistencies: the writing on the train is unclear, the microphone in people’s hands has strange text, and the overall visuals look unnatural. Even the train itself does not resemble a real Indian Railways coach.
🚨 Digitally-Altered Video Alert!
A video showing a train submerged in floodwaters is circulating on social media.
✅ The video is AI-generated and does NOT depict any real incident.
❌ Refrain from sharing such content, potentially causing unnecessary fear… pic.twitter.com/SZN68gdHht
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 26, 2025
Adding to this, there has been no official report from Patna or anywhere else in the country of such a train accident. This confirms that the viral clip has no connection to real events and was created digitally, either for fun or to spread false information.
Watch the video here:
Came across a lot of AI-generated train accident videos circulating on social media lately.
Who are the people behind and what are their intensions? @RailMinIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw please take cognizance. pic.twitter.com/kfAwOukE8N
— Trains of India (@trainwalebhaiya) August 26, 2025
Such videos add fear during heavy monsoons
The timing of this fake video has made it even more alarming for people. Large parts of India are already battling severe monsoon rains and flood-like conditions, and such misleading clips only add to public fear. Viewers, already worried about safety, are left more anxious when they come across such disturbing visuals online.
The viral clip was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on August 26 and has already gathered more than 3 lakh views, over 3,000 likes, and hundreds of comments. While some found it shocking, many others quickly called it out as fake.
Users demand stricter rules for online content
Reactions to the video have also highlighted the growing concern around AI misuse.
A user commented, “This is absolutely sick. The one who made it should be found and arrested.”
Another person suggested stricter measures, writing, “It is time to ban Insta / FB / X – use only with open KYC updated every month – maybe create an encryption server.”
Others argued that the intention behind such videos is to tarnish the image of Indian Railways.
An individual pointed out the lack of accountability, saying that while AI tools are being released every day, there is little monitoring of how responsibly they are used.
In the end, the viral train clip serves as a reminder that fake videos can spread faster than facts and it is important to verify information before believing or sharing it online.
