Lack of space

Journeying by train can be peaceful; during some parts of the day, the compartments are almost empty. Other times, like during rush hour, people push and shove to be able to join the ride. Being squished against a stranger on a train is not most people’s idea of a good time, and no one seems to enjoy these times of day.

But what can you do? Some people choose a different manner of traveling, or board the train outside of rush hour. This is not an option for everyone. Another thing a lot of travelers do, is place their backpacks on the seat (if they can find one) next to them, hoping that other travelers might look for another seat first.