Bihar Train Overcrowding Forces Passengers to Hang from Doors

On an unspecified date, a passenger train operating in Bihar was found to be severely overcrowded, forcing passengers to climb onto the train’s exterior and hang from the doors to secure a seat. The incident was captured on social media, with videos showing people clinging to the train’s doors and windows. Indian Railways issued a statement acknowledging the incident and announced an investigation into the cause of the overcrowding. The authorities also urged passengers to use official platforms and said they would review safety protocols and consider adding extra coaches or better crowd‑management measures for the route.