That looks like between Shinjuku and Tokyo stations at the peak of the morning rush hour, which has become a stock image of Japan and quite misleading. A single line connects Shinjuku, where a host of private lines have terminuses, and the Marunouchi business district. Off peak the Tokyo Subway seems less crowded than the London Underground. Try Victoria - Green Park at 8.45 am on a weekday.
And there in japan it's 30tph and 8 car units all round, as apposed to round here it's 4 car pacers at 2 - 4tph crammed like that where a 6 car 156 would fit everywhere.
33056 said:At least they are actually inside the train, unlike some trains in Bangladesh
And they have to bow to the train before getting crammed on to it.
As we left, I noticed the driver doing an odd gesture (a very expansive point forward) every time we passed from double track to single.
Having done some hopping around the Mumbai area on suburban trains, it seems that spaces hanging out the door (or indeed on top on non-electrified routes) are the premium spaces. You get the views and the breeze, you're able to jump off before the crowds try to barge on, and you seriously have to stand your ground to keep it.
And there in japan it's 30tph and 8 car units all round.
The Yamanote line in Tokyo is 11 car units all round! Takes 30% more people per day than the entire London Underground