.::Stevo::. said:
haha, for melbourne people: imagine if you had people hanging off the train when you entered the city loop tunnel. BAM!
actually, Indians know when to duck, and railways engineers always keep in mind about people sitting on roof when they engineer tunnels.
As for your story, this I also a regular happening on the indian Platforms.The train masters keep coach doors open so that people can jump into the train.
I have developed fineese in jumping onto running buses.It's a amazing experience.Running behind buses at full speed and then waiting for right time for a jump onto the platform.
I remember when I jumped onto the platform and was dangling on the edge for 2 stops.It's a thrilling experience too.
:o
Actually indian transport systems are cool substitues to rollercoaster, when used 'right'.
(U might find these facts hard to believe, but they are regular happenings in India.People dangling outsides buses, trains and many more things....)