Why is ‘X’ written on the last compartment of the train, Railway Ministry tells the reason

Most of the passengers traveling in the train must have seen the ‘X’ mark on the last compartment of the train. If you have a question in your mind that what is the function of this yellow colored ‘X’ mark on the compartment, then to calm the curiosity of the passengers, the Ministry of Railways has told on social media what is the function of ‘X’ on the last compartment.

The meaning of the yellow ‘X’ mark at the end of train compartment

Actually, having a yellow ‘X’ mark on the train compartment means that it is the last compartment of the train and by seeing this mark, the railway officials get convinced that all the coaches of the train are connected to the rail and no coach is left behind.

The Ministry of Railways wrote in the caption of the photo post in its official Facebook account that did you know? The ‘X’ mark on the last coach of the train indicates that the entire train has passed and none of its coaches are left behind.”