Is Train surfing illegal in India?

Although train surfing is illegal in most countries including India, the authorities fail to control it.

What is the punishment for train surfing?

The most common form of penalty for train surfers is a fine, however, in some countries, such as the United States or Canada, train surfers can be not only fined, but imprisoned too.

Can you stand up on a train?

Being on top of a train is the same as riding in a car. You are already moving the same speed as the train, so you should not be phased by the movement as long as the train does not brake or accelerate extremely abruptly. The thing that would affect you would be the speed of the air rushing by.

What happens if you jump on top of a train?

When you are inside or on top of a train, you are moving at he same speed as the train. So when you jump, you come down where you jumped. Inside the train, the air is also moving with the train. But outside it is not, so, when you are on top of a train, the wind will push you toward the rear of the train.

Can you survive under train?

So the answer is yes – it is possible to survive lying under the oncoming train, but it is very unlikely that you could survive that without a major injury. It is a good idea to stay away from railroad tracks. Sometimes trains can be rather quiet and very fast. You may get distracted or simply not notice it coming.

How many people died on trains?

Trains are estimated to kill 1 person every 100 minutes. Each year nearly 1,000 people are killed in train related accidents.

Can I sit anywhere on a train?

You are allowed to sit in reserved seats that are not occupied. If you speak to a conductor on a busy train they will tell you to do this. It’s usually obvious a few minutes after departure that the person who made the reservation is not coming. But the problem is there is no sign that tells you to do this.

Why don’t you move on a train?

Both you and the train are going 60 mph and there is no wind or any other force to move you relative to the train. There are acceleration forces on the train but not on you when you are in the air. So effectively the train moves out from under you.