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.
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.
By Super Sied on 09-05-2008
Comment by Allen
May 9th, 2008 at 10:21 am
didn’t you already post something about this in the earlier posts?
WE DON”T WANT REPOSTS~
Comment by DARKWING DUCK
May 9th, 2008 at 11:07 am
I suspect your mind, much like the lost continent of Atlantis, no longer appears on any map.
Comment by foot in mouth
May 9th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
My goodness!! That is awful!
We always hear preachign about how wonderful public transportation is…. I guess here is another downside…
Comment by Neslock
May 9th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
I love how some people start frothing at the mouth after they read something twice.
Comment by Allen
May 10th, 2008 at 12:53 am
oh shut nthe hell up you,
it’s kinda boring and stupid when this guy gets news 2 years old….
Comment by Mikaya
May 10th, 2008 at 4:03 am
Ugh, shut it Allen
Comment by Harimau
May 12th, 2008 at 1:43 am
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
August 24th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
This method wouldn’t last a minute in New York City.
Comment by koko
November 28th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
wow this is really surprising. it seems like the people don’t really mind being crammed..do they even have enough ventilation on the train? and the train attendants aren’t even impolite they’re all saying “hai” all the time which means “okay” in japanese/mannerisms…its soweird
Comment by Gary Douglas
November 5th, 2009 at 11:44 am
No, there is often NO ventilation at all on Japanese subways and trains. It is amazing the tolerance of the Japanese people. Japan is the only subway system in the world that does not have proper ventilation. It is unbelievable!!