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Challenges of travelling by train

JD-on-sea

Evening all. I just need to share this with you.

I commute to and from work and am currently on a fairly crowded train. My line have just introduced new carriages where the seats are closer together so if you don’t know the person next to you it’s fairly intense. I struggle with this most days and often want to scream, but instead develop a banging headache. And why is that as people get off the train and there are more seats, the person next to you doesn’t move? I find this so unbearable some evenings that I say excuse me and am ready to head to a clear set of seats I can see and then the person I was sat next to moves there anyway - long sigh.

Anyway, thanks for letting me share this with you. Does anyone have similar experiences with public transport?

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  • Hello.

    Really sorry you're struggling with this but I totally understand how you feel—commuting can sometimes feel like a test of patience, especially in crowded trains. It's tough when personal space is invaded like this. I've also found myself in similar situations where I’m squished up against a stranger, and it feels too close for comfort.

    I think it's even more annoying when seats become available, yet people choose to stay put. Maybe it’s a mix of social norms and a reluctance to make a scene? Lol I don't know.

    I’ve had days where I feel like I’m holding my breath just to make it through the ride without a headache. I’ve also experienced the frustration of wanting to move to a less crowded area only to have someone follow me! It’s like a game of musical chairs, but without any fun involved.

    Lstening to music or a podcast helps distract me during those tight commutes. It’s a little trick I use to create my own bubble of space, even when it feels physically crowded. Have you tried any strategies to cope with the situation?

    I use the train 2-3 times a month and every time it's a big sensory overload for me. That's why I'm learning to drive so I no longer have to use the train as it's too stressful.

    I think sharing these experiences can help us feel less isolated in them, so thanks for bringing it up!

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  • Hello.

    Really sorry you're struggling with this but I totally understand how you feel—commuting can sometimes feel like a test of patience, especially in crowded trains. It's tough when personal space is invaded like this. I've also found myself in similar situations where I’m squished up against a stranger, and it feels too close for comfort.

    I think it's even more annoying when seats become available, yet people choose to stay put. Maybe it’s a mix of social norms and a reluctance to make a scene? Lol I don't know.

    I’ve had days where I feel like I’m holding my breath just to make it through the ride without a headache. I’ve also experienced the frustration of wanting to move to a less crowded area only to have someone follow me! It’s like a game of musical chairs, but without any fun involved.

    Lstening to music or a podcast helps distract me during those tight commutes. It’s a little trick I use to create my own bubble of space, even when it feels physically crowded. Have you tried any strategies to cope with the situation?

    I use the train 2-3 times a month and every time it's a big sensory overload for me. That's why I'm learning to drive so I no longer have to use the train as it's too stressful.

    I think sharing these experiences can help us feel less isolated in them, so thanks for bringing it up!

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