DislikedYeah, but the Indians use their heads and ride on the roof, hang out of the doors. LoL
I heard a story from an Indian friend about those trains, and he said they are very dangerous to ride and we should not look like we have money and need to dress rough like back packers.
Their are groups of killers, who find a wealthy looking guy on one of those crowded trains, stick a stiletto like blade through the heart from behind, steal their wallets and nobody notices as the dead guy can not fall over till everyone gets off the train.
Is this true?...Ignored
There is a crime and pick pocketers for sure.. need to be careful and mindful about your belongings when you travel in local trains..
Also in Mumbai they won't go on the roof.. yes.. in some rural areas, people used to do it.. but I doubt it now..
What I know about Mumbai local trains - eveyone travels.. rich, poor and even beggers.. It is the lifeline for Mumbai..
Few years back, I heard that Mumbai trains everyday carry 5,000,000 passengers.. I am not sure what is the number now.. Surely must have grown up.