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[–] Cringe2793@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago (3 children)

We should consider comfort for the passengers though. Too often people only think of how many people can fit, they don't think if those same people should fit though.

[–] LoreleiSankTheShip@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago (4 children)

A train ride will always be more comfortable than being stuck in traffic.

[–] _padla_@lemmy.world 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Have you ever ridden in an overcrowded Indian train?

[–] jasondj@ttrpg.network 7 points 1 year ago

Yeah, some parts of the world, overcrowded trains are a huge problem.

I used to ride commuter rail in Boston. 363 days out of the year it wouldn’t be terribly crowded. Maybe standing-room-only for the first couple stops during rush hour.

But those other two days…that’s when the pats and the Sox have their victory parades. May god have mercy on the souls of regular commuters who aren’t sports fans.

[–] Metatronz@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

The toilets in some Indian trains is a trip within themselves too. At least, in the one I took to northern India, so perhaps more rural.

Anyway, it was a literal hole in the floor of the train with bare tracks whizzing by your ass. Gotta say, that was an adventure I hadn't thought about in a long time.

Yes, you are defecating on the train tracks. Along those same tracks, some people were living their lives in little huts made from trash. Speaks for itself.

This was around 2008, I hope something improved, it broke my heart.

[–] bigschnitz@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Not even that extreme, just an overcrowded train with someone who smells or is drunk is way worse than being in traffic. For plenty of women, someone who looks threatening can make a trip mega uncomfortable.

[–] datelmd5sum@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

First class is like 10€ extra and you can get buzzed and served food where you sit.

The seats are not as comfortable. Wearing ear buds is not as comfortable, crowds or standing, not being in a private space, carrying everything and keeping track of it against thieves, Also, this fantasy train goes directly to your workplace? I don't know I think there will be some disagreement even from people who like trains. Quicker commute is important.

[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] zexyqag@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] isVeryLoud@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

I'm not standing like a sardine with smelly people touching me on all sides. Trains should be clean with seating or some semblance of personal space available, otherwise it means the train operator underestimated the number of transit users and cannot ensure the comfort of its users.

No fuck you car bad, unga dunga. Seriously though I appreciate the nuance here, public transportation still needs to be comfortable without cramming people in like cattle

[–] Spzi@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

That's a valid point, which is keeping some people from using public transit, wether we like it or not.

Some rail providers require you to reserve a seat when booking a ticket (French TGV, maybe?).

And another perspective: We might consider comfort for non-passengers, too. I'd rather cross a few tracks than a highway.