An Indian Railways passenger shared a “creepy” encounter with a Ticket Checker (TC) on Reddit, raising privacy concerns. The user said the TC checked their ticket and later sent a follow request on Instagram, tracking them online.
The passenger expressed discomfort over the incident, wondering how personal information was used. They speculated that the TC obtained their name from the reservation chart. “Felt a little creepy honestly, because that’s private information passengers provide for travel,” the user wrote.
Reddit users criticized the privacy breach, warning passengers to be cautious. One commented, “Don’t accept this please! This is just straight up creepy behaviour. If you accept it, then you’ll get flooded by DMs.” Others suggested ignoring the request and highlighted the unusual boundary violation.
While some joked about the TC’s “customer service,” most agreed that professional boundaries were crossed. The post sparked a wider discussion about passenger safety and misuse of personal details, emphasizing the importance of strict privacy measures for railway staff handling sensitive information.
