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A video that has gone viral shows hundreds of women struggling to board a crowded local train in Mumbai, sparking a debate on social media about the daily challenges faced by women working on public transport.
The clip shows women in large numbers trying to enter the cabin. (Image source: X)
A video circulating on social media shows hundreds of women struggling to board a local train in Mumbai, depicting the harsh reality of daily commute in India’s financial capital. The clip has already been shared widely on X, attracting thousands of views and comments from across the country. The footage shows women jostling for space on a crowded train, some carrying boxes and bags of food, as the train doors are closed and reopened repeatedly to accommodate the crowds.
One user wrote: “People have romanticized travel in local Mumbai.. In fact, it’s hell.. Every day travels four hours in such a pathetic condition.. Govt. Provides best service.. And very economical.. No other city can compete.”
People enjoy traveling in Mumbai local city..actually it is hell..everyday he travels 4 hours in such pathetic condition..
the government. It offers the best… and a very economical service… that no other city can compete with.
-Seema Patel
The video sparked conversations online. One comment read: “Are red clothes for me ladki gir gyii (A girl in a red dress tripped).”
Are those girls in red clothes?
“Mumbai is very expensive so both partners need to contribute to running the household,” another user said. The video highlights the invisible work that many women do, juggling domestic responsibilities and demanding jobs while commuting on crowded trains. One user wrote: “A seat is not an option… but taking the train is the solution and arriving home on time to cook.”
Another wrote: “Mumbai women are amazing and hard working. Shout out.”
Mumbai is very expensive so both partners need to contribute in running the household…..
– Anant Namdeo (@AnantNamde95179) October 10, 2025
Seat is not an option… but taking the train is the best option and reaching home on time to cook — Rakesh Jammwal (@RakeshJ69683845) October 10, 2025
The clip resonates beyond Mumbai. Many users compared this to overcrowding at other public transport hubs in India, saying it underscores the flexibility of working women in balancing multiple responsibilities.
Others urged improved public transportation policies to ensure safety and dignity for daily commuters.
Local trains in Mumbai are notorious for being overcrowded, and recently, another viral video has emerged that graphically depicts the struggle. In the 11-second clip, which was shared on X, a man tries to get off a crowded train as dozens of passengers rush to board the train amid heavy rain.
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Frustrated and jostled, he accidentally hits another passenger, loses his balance, and falls onto the platform. The short footage highlights the daily safety challenges faced by thousands who rely on the city’s local train network.
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12 October 2025 at 12:30 IST
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