The trains on the Mumbai commuter rail don't have doors

[Recursion]

An average day sees 10 fatalities in the train system. One strategy they have for dealing with this is a proposed program to require a train to stop if anyone is riding on the roof. It's meeting a lot of pushback, though.

Each train has a ladies' car and a first class car. The first class ticket is 45 rupees, or about 75 cents. This is more than about 2/3rds of the city's population earns in a day.

I ain't in Kansas no more...

[NYC_SKP]

1. Crazy places!

Don't forget to post some pics.

Thanks for the story!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Please stay safe, my dear Recursion...

That sounds very dangerous...

[Recursion]

3. Thanks! I doubt I'll be on the commuter rail much

We bought a jeep and are hiring a driver. It's weird to have "staff", but it's how the economy works here.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. I am glad to hear that...

[AnneD]

8. Our favorite game...

How many people can fit on a motor bike...hudibabbah.
Saw a family of 8 hanging on once. Four of the kids had to be under the age of 6!

I love auto rickshaws!

[Tuesday Afternoon]

4. Ten a day ?! omg.

still, would like to see some pics ... not ... necessarily about that subject matter ...

Trains yes. Ladies car. first class car ... etc ...

the lack of doors.

[Recursion]

6. Still waiting for my sim card and DSL, then I'll post a lot.

To get a mobile phone or an Internet connection in India (legally, at least) requires 6 photos, a full set of fingerprints, record of birth, and can take a month or so. But the Consulate can usually expedite these things, allegedly.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

7. gosh! still - good to hear from you. Stay safe