A travel content creator from South Korea recently shared his chaotic experience navigating Mumbai’s legendary public transit system. A viral video documented his repeated struggles to board a local train during peak hours. Despite purchasing a round-trip ticket and making multiple attempts to push through the overwhelming crowds, he failed to board every single incoming train. Defeated by the intense daily rush, he eventually abandoned the railway platform and took a taxi to reach his destination, expressing profound admiration for the local commuters who effortlessly navigate the city’s bustling rail network daily.

Passengers gather to board a crowded train. (Representational image). (AFP)

The man posted a video of his journey on Instagram, documenting his experience in the crowded station.

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The video he shared shows a train entering a crowded railway station. In the video, the Korean man fails to board the train. He also shows he purchased a round-trip ticket.

As the video progresses, he tries again but fails. Though frustrated, he keeps at it. However, he eventually gives up and takes a taxi to his destination.

The person later wrote that experiencing a local train in India increased his respect for the local people.

A third expressed, “Just ask anyone, and they will help you get.” A fourth wrote, “You got scared, ohh, we too.” Many reacted to the post with laughing-out-loud emoticons.

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In a conversation over Instagram DM, the man told Hindustantimes.com, “I'm a tourist from Korea and I had a short vacation in Mumbai and Delhi.”

He continued, “I attempted to take a train to Mumbai from Thane Station at noon on a weekday, adding, ”I can't even imagine how crowded this place is during rush hour. I deeply respect the people here for working so hard every day, and I believe this is the reason for traveling in India."

He explained, “That evening I attempted to take a train in Mumbai for Thane once more, and I succeeded thanks to the help of local citizens.”