Traveling in overcrowded trains can be an exhausting ordeal, especially in India, where such scenes of packed carriages and standing passengers are common. A recent video circulating online, however, showcases one passenger’s unique and inventive solution to the lack of seating on a packed train. The video captures the passenger weaving a makeshift seat or bed using ropes between two train berths, creating a temporary rest area in the cramped space.
As the passenger adeptly ties the ropes, he draws the attention of fellow travelers, some of whom film his resourceful “jugaad”—a Hindi term for a clever, low-cost workaround. Captioned “Modern problems require modern solutions,” the video has gone viral, inspiring both admiration and debate. Many social media users praised the passenger’s creativity, with one user writing, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” Another commented humorously, “Brother deserves an award!”
This is not the first time such resourceful hacks have gained popularity online. A similar video went viral last year, showing a man trying to fashion a hammock out of a bedsheet between the berths. However, in a humorous twist, the hammock broke, sending him tumbling to the floor.
The video has sparked conversations around the challenges of travel on India’s often overcrowded trains, with many acknowledging the ingenuity of travelers who adapt to the situation. While some netizens lauded the innovative solution, others raised concerns that such hacks could disrupt the comfort of other passengers.
