A viral photo showing three men wrapped in Indian Railways’ bedsheets outside a roadside shop has sparked a mix of outrage and amusement on social media, after the distinctive blue strip of Western Railway linen was clearly visible on the bedsheets. The picture has raised questions over how the railway linen made its way out of a train and whether any railway employees could have been involved.The photo, which has been shared across social media platforms, shows the three men casually wearing the railway bedsheets as they stand outside a small shop. The linen carries the branding associated with Western Railway, making it instantly recognisable to viewers.Reacting to the photo, Northern Railway posted a message on its official social media handle, urging passengers not to misuse train bedrolls.“Style aapse hai, train ke bedroll se nahi!” the railway said, reminding passengers to use their bedroll responsibly and leave it behind when they deboard.While posting the picture, Northern Railway wrote: “Linen is for Your Comfort In Train, Not For Wardrobe. Use It Right, Travel Smart, Be A Smart Rail Yatri.”The posts come amid growing reactions on social media, with several users demanding strict action against those seen wearing the railway linen. Some also called for an investigation into how the bedsheets were taken out of the railway system, including whether any railway employees may have been involved.However, the incident has also prompted a lighter response online. Some social media users joked that the Railways had seemingly entered the fashion industry, with some saying that Western Railway bedsheets — originally meant for passengers’ comfort — had now become an unlikely “premium shawl collection”.While the humorous reactions have added a lighter spin to the episode, the viral photo has also renewed attention on the proper use and handling of railway linen. The question now is how the bedsheets ended up outside the train in the first place — and whether the Railways will investigate the matter further.Indian Railways provides linen to passengers travelling in AC classes during every journey, with a standard bedroll packet containing two bedsheets, one pillow cover and a hand towel. According to the Railways, the two bedsheets serve different purposes. One bedsheet is meant to be placed on the sleeper seat, while the second is provided as a covering layer beneath the blanket.Style aapse hai, train ke bedroll se nahi!Use your bedroll responsibly and leave it in its place when you deboard.Use It Right. Travel Responsibly. Be A #SmartRailYatri. pic.twitter.com/2LA7OoMBd2— Northern Railway (@RailwayNorthern) August 24, 2026