Mumbai Local Trains: Like Going to War?

amyl · Mar 2nd, 2007, 18:54

yea...its not crowded at all!

ranjan154 · Mar 2nd, 2007, 19:08

Many a times i was not able to board train during peak hours during my short stay of 20 days in Mumbai. And on top of that i had a friend who use to like smoke a lot.. it was very diffucult with him boarding and getting off the train.. Once we were in .. it was okay and didnt had to do anything the crowd use to push us at door.

AvidTrekker · Mar 2nd, 2007, 22:02

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Originally Posted by Fullred

AvidTrekker, my main man, you just made my day.

Thank you for that info and that doesn't sound bad at all! I feel quite a lot better after reading your post.

I don't know where in Mumbai you live, but we should meet up at some point when I'm there so I can buy you a beer.

Fullred

If you are going to live at Dadar, I live relatively close by at Mumbai Central [three stations after Dadar while going towards Churchgate]

As amyl says, I don't drink beer. We can very well meet up, you can have beer while I'll have some orange or lemon juice.

Looking foeward to see ya in Mumbai; IN the train too

Fullred · Mar 2nd, 2007, 22:39

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Originally Posted by wp7713

To help you make up your mind, Full red, I've just posted a photo to the gallery.
It shows a Mumbai bound suburban train at Dadar. It has just departing from Dadar, where a large crowd alighted. The time is 12.48 on a weekday, so definitely very off peak.

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...hp?photo=13950

Thank you! That picture has less crowd than a typical train here in Rotterdam or Amsterdam at peak hour. OK, so that is Dadar OFF peak hour, but that's definitely just fine.

Fullred · Mar 2nd, 2007, 22:40

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Originally Posted by AvidTrekker

If you are going to live at Dadar, I live relatively close by at Mumbai Central [three stations after Dadar while going towards Churchgate]

As amyl says, I don't drink beer. We can very well meet up, you can have beer while I'll have some orange or lemon juice.

Looking foeward to see ya in Mumbai; IN the train too

OK then we have a deal! I'll definitely let you know how things proceed regarding my job offer and when I will start in Mumbai.

Maywind · Mar 2nd, 2007, 22:56

Last week I boarded at the terminus in full gear: huge backpack, little backpack and laptop bag. My first ride on the train. I thought I'd stand in a 'strategic' place, where I'd not block anyone. The gentlemen told me I'd better put my packs under the seat and above on the racks. I protested, saying I didn't mind standing. They laughed and told me that I was definitely standing in a bad place, so I did as they said and, believe me, they were right! If you know how and when to follow the right advice, you'll save lots of hassles. The next time I was on the train with full gear, thought I'd stand again... the gentlemen advised me to do this and sit there, and once again I was glad I listened to them!

amyl · Mar 3rd, 2007, 01:09

Thats the spirit of Mumbai ppl. They know who needs help

I had once boarded Virar fast in the evening to go up to Mumbai Central for some Delhi train with a backpack, skates and another bag... the guys felt pity on my lean body and the way I was traveling with so many things..they were of course helpful in all the way they cud be.

Maywind, u must be brave to to go on that train with so MANY things specially when you were taking it for the first time.

But am Glad you took their advice otherwise it wud have been the worst

gamu · Mar 13th, 2007, 19:45

Hey Dont worry .I dont think there is a person in this world
who will not like the mumbai train war . Your route is very easy . I think the biggest war is the thane - Kurla Line .

Maywind · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by amyl

Thats the spirit of Mumbai ppl. They know who needs help

Maywind, u must be brave to to go on that train with so MANY things specially when you were taking it for the first time.

But am Glad you took their advice otherwise it wud have been the worst

Not that I was brave, I was just unexperienced!
Next time I will know better!!

And yes, I will agree that Mumbai people are extremely helpful. They come up to those in need, offer help, and, after giving help, they just leave with a smile - not asking for baksheesh, like I've seen in so many other places... or maybe I was just lucky in Mumbai and/or unlucky elsewhere....?

amyl · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:22

You/I will always be unlucky in Pune for sure

.
I hate that mean and cold and overly chaotic city!

Fullred · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:26

Well guys I will see this for myself soon enough.

If I want to, I can start a 7 lakh per annum IT job from June in Mumbai. The offer is there.

However, my family is highly discouraging me to move to Mumbai. So I guess I will decide everything on my upcoming trip to India.

It's not just the trains, but it will also depend on things like the heat, water, pollution, people etc.

Unlike a few other people, I found the Mumbai people to be beyond rude when I was there in July 2006. It was just sad. Maybe I just had bad luck.

I'll update this thread in May with up-to-date pictures and video of me in the Mumbai train system!

Fullred

amyl · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:34

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heat, water, pollution, people etc.

A LOT.... a common answer for all the above things except water....which I suppose u will be only on mineral water supply.

EDIT: Sorry to hear about ur 06 Mumbai experience. Yes..unlucky.

Maywind · Mar 13th, 2007, 20:41

I yelled out "NOW EVERYBODY MOVE!!" each time I wanted to get off the trains in Mumbai (of course with a big smile). Was very surprised how it worked!

kristinm · Nov 22nd, 2007, 14:25

Holy shit - those pictures are scary, we are so NOT doing that = are they like that all day or only in morning and afternoon rush hour?

navinkurian2002 · Nov 22nd, 2007, 14:55

7am - 4 pm trains going towards churchgate
the other way i have found it 8am - 11 pm towards vashi/Boravali

You only live once so why not try it

Mar 2nd, 2007, 18:54	#31
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	yea...its not crowded at all! __________________ a'mar kono chinta nei

Mar 2nd, 2007, 19:08	#32
ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 842	Many a times i was not able to board train during peak hours during my short stay of 20 days in Mumbai. And on top of that i had a friend who use to like smoke a lot.. it was very diffucult with him boarding and getting off the train.. Once we were in .. it was okay and didnt had to do anything the crowd use to push us at door. __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/

Mar 2nd, 2007, 22:56	#36
Maywind Maywind Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 31	Mumbai Local Trains Last week I boarded at the terminus in full gear: huge backpack, little backpack and laptop bag. My first ride on the train. I thought I'd stand in a 'strategic' place, where I'd not block anyone. The gentlemen told me I'd better put my packs under the seat and above on the racks. I protested, saying I didn't mind standing. They laughed and told me that I was definitely standing in a bad place, so I did as they said and, believe me, they were right! If you know how and when to follow the right advice, you'll save lots of hassles. The next time I was on the train with full gear, thought I'd stand again... the gentlemen advised me to do this and sit there, and once again I was glad I listened to them!

Mar 13th, 2007, 20:41	#43
Maywind Maywind Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 31	Before alighting the trains I yelled out "NOW EVERYBODY MOVE!!" each time I wanted to get off the trains in Mumbai (of course with a big smile). Was very surprised how it worked!

Nov 22nd, 2007, 14:55	#45
navinkurian2002 Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai,India Posts: 697	7am - 4 pm trains going towards churchgate the other way i have found it 8am - 11 pm towards vashi/Boravali You only live once so why not try it __________________ It doesn't interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare dream of meeting your heart's longing. Budget Hotels ]

Mar 3rd, 2007, 01:09	#37
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	Thats the spirit of Mumbai ppl. They know who needs help I had once boarded Virar fast in the evening to go up to Mumbai Central for some Delhi train with a backpack, skates and another bag... the guys felt pity on my lean body and the way I was traveling with so many things..they were of course helpful in all the way they cud be. Maywind, u must be brave to to go on that train with so MANY things specially when you were taking it for the first time. But am Glad you took their advice otherwise it wud have been the worst

Mar 13th, 2007, 19:45	#38
gamu Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: India Posts: 12	Hey Dont worry .I dont think there is a person in this world who will not like the mumbai train war . Your route is very easy . I think the biggest war is the thane - Kurla Line .

Mar 13th, 2007, 20:22	#40
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	You/I will always be unlucky in Pune for sure . I hate that mean and cold and overly chaotic city!

Mar 13th, 2007, 20:26	#41
Fullred Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 49	Well guys I will see this for myself soon enough. If I want to, I can start a 7 lakh per annum IT job from June in Mumbai. The offer is there. However, my family is highly discouraging me to move to Mumbai. So I guess I will decide everything on my upcoming trip to India. It's not just the trains, but it will also depend on things like the heat, water, pollution, people etc. Unlike a few other people, I found the Mumbai people to be beyond rude when I was there in July 2006. It was just sad. Maybe I just had bad luck. I'll update this thread in May with up-to-date pictures and video of me in the Mumbai train system! Fullred

Nov 22nd, 2007, 14:25	#44
kristinm Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Beautiful Bondi (not Bundi!) Posts: 1,300	Holy shit - those pictures are scary, we are so NOT doing that = are they like that all day or only in morning and afternoon rush hour?

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