Non-air conditioning train was running as fast as a cheetah. When it arrived on a platform, the train slowed down its speed. A group of people entered inside the different coaches of the train (such as first class, second class, ladies/gents coach...)
The coach where I stood was so crowded that nobody was able to move here and there. It was impossible to survive on the train for a longer amount of time. There was hardly enough oxygen, for the body to circulate, to breathe. People were pushing each other, to fit inside the congested fast train.
Some standing people were gossiping about their daily routine and the delicious recipes that they prepared. People who were sitting quietly were having their snacks/meals.
Soon the train moved ahead, going at a higher constant speed. It looked dangerous to stand near the train's doors. We all gathered and held each other's hands together, so that no one fell into an accident and got hurt, while the train was moving.
Few old people were sick and had diseases with them. We protected ourselves from the viral infections by wearing a 7-layered mask. We sanitized our hands whenever the train stopped at a station. The mask and the congested train made it difficult to breathe. It was difficult to stand in 1 position for so long and move from one standing position to another. It was the biggest struggle in my life, but this is normal for local people residing in India. This is the only train that goes to my destination in a very short amount of time.
In a minute or two, a police entered inside the train coach. He forced a few people to leave this train and catch another one. Finally, I was lucky that he didn't waste my time. He had cleared almost half of the train. Now, I could peacefully sit, enjoy the scenery and breathe fresh air freely.
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