Living in Mumbai feels like hell every time people rush towards the local train, especially during peak hours. When they say the Mumbai local is not for everyone, they are not lying.
It is called the lifeline of Mumbai, with more than 2300 local trains here carrying about 7.5 million of passengers daily. In a recent video that is going viral everywhere, we see proof of why this is considered one of the craziest rides in the country.
In the video, we see a ‘gulabo,’ the pink local train of Mumbai, rushing on the track, filled with people so compactly that many are simply hanging outside the train by holding the bars.
Among the passengers, there is a man stuck with a closed door from outside. In the background of the video, we hear the powerful background music from the movie “Ra.One,” reminding us of the iconic Mumbai local sequence that left everyone in awe.
Although this might seem heroic to a few people, it’s risky for most when we realize that nearly every day, 10 to 12 people lose their lives in train accidents in Mumbai. Risking your life just for a ride is never a sane person’s decision.
Considering the lack of rail infrastructure and transportation in a crowded city like Mumbai, people are left with no option other than clinging to the bars of the train.
