Updated On: 11 October, 2025 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
According to passengers, Meena asked individuals seated in the SLR coach, including those in the general and disabled sections, to deboard the train. He allegedly threatened to involve the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at Dadar and Borivali if his instructions were not followed

The incident underscores the need for better staff training and clearer guidelines regarding seating protocols in SLR coaches. Representational Pic
Passengers on the 59023 Mumbai Central-Valsad Fast Passenger train were reportedly mistreated at Mumbai Central station when the train guard, Ratnesh Kumar Meena, instructed them not to sit behind him in the SLR coach, citing marshalling rules.
An SLR coach, short for Seating cum Luggage Rake, is a type of Indian Railways coach that combines seating space, luggage area, and a guard’s cabin.