Can you still do train surfing in India?
There are many pictures online of train surfing - where you ride on top of the train, and it hasn't always been illegal in some countries (you'd certainly get arrested here in Sydney).
I've found at least one article claiming that it'll likely get outlawed in India after health and safety has stepped in, but a colleague from India claims it still happens on the older trains in smaller towns - but wouldn't happen in say, Mumbai.
Is there somewhere in India where it's still commonplace (ideally between Goa and Mumbai as I'm headed there, but would accept anywhere as an answer, if evidence is shown)?
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Is Train surfing illegal in India?
Once the train hits top speed, they will pull killer stunts by climbing out onto the side of the train and tempting fate by dodging the steel pylons that line the sides of the track. It's not only dangerous; it's illegal.What happens if you train surf?
Risks. Train surfers are at risk of injury or death from falling, striking wayside objects, or electrocution. Electrocution from overhead lines is a risk whilst on top of a train. As well as health risks, train surfers may also face prosecution by the railway police and guards.Is Train surfing illegal in Australia?
\u201cTrespassing in the rail corridor or surfing the outside of the train is not only illegal, it's also extremely dangerous and stupid behaviour. Sydney Trains conducted an exercise to highlight just how long it takes a train to stop and the impact of a train hitting a person or an object.What is it called when you hop on a train?
Train hopping, sometimes referred to as freight hopping, is against the law in all US states. But the practice continues.Train Surfing: One Mistake and This Illegal 'Sport' Might Kill You | Short Film Showcase
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