The Japanese Rush Hour Train Experience

In Japan, millions of people rely on the subway to get to work since the trains always run on time.

The number of people that ride them during rush hour is incredible, and the crowd is heaviest in the mornings.

To make things work, riders waste no time getting aboard, they fill the cars to capacity and even a little bit more. It’s the “little bit more” that could cause problems. If the doors can’t close, the train can’t leave on time.

tokyo-subway The Japanese Rush Hour Train Experience picture

To ensure the cars are full and the doors are closed, uniformed attendants cram the last few riders into the cars.

Think about an overstuffed suitcase you have to sit on to close and you’re just about ready to be a subway attendant.

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8 Comments »

Comment by Allen
2008-05-09 10:21:03

didn’t you already post something about this in the earlier posts?
WE DON”T WANT REPOSTS~

 
Comment by DARKWING DUCK
2008-05-09 11:07:58

I suspect your mind, much like the lost continent of Atlantis, no longer appears on any map.

 
Comment by foot in mouth
2008-05-09 15:15:19

My goodness!! That is awful!
We always hear preachign about how wonderful public transportation is…. I guess here is another downside…

 
Comment by Neslock
2008-05-09 19:03:08

I love how some people start frothing at the mouth after they read something twice.

Comment by Allen
2008-05-10 00:53:33

oh shut nthe hell up you,
it’s kinda boring and stupid when this guy gets news 2 years old….

 
 
Comment by Mikaya
2008-05-10 04:03:39

Ugh, shut it Allen

 
Comment by Harimau
2008-05-12 01:43:46

hmmmmm, a lot of these are more.. magazine material, than news articles, I’d say. - which isn’t bad, I still enjoy reading them.

 
Comment by AL
2008-08-24 22:43:08

This method wouldn’t last a minute in New York City.

 
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