Commuting by Mumbai locals in monsoons? Mumbaikars share fashion, travel hacks
Updated On: 12 June, 2024 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto
Do you hate the idea of travelling by the Mumbai local trains during the monsoons? You are not alone. However, there are some Mumbaikars, young and old, who have developed fashion and travel hacks to beat the rain while travelling in the crowd
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Mumbaikars suggest not only carrying small umbrellas but also wearing cotton and nylons and avoiding jeans during the monsoon season while travelling by train. Photo Courtesy: Atul Kamble
With the trains being the city’s lifeline, most Mumbaikars often do not have the luxury of taking road transport, and that comes at a cost while train travelling, especially if you want to look good. “I have been travelling on Mumbai local trains for over 10 years now and it’s fair to say that monsoons are the worst season to move around,” says Sanjay Lawrence, city-based publicist from Vasai.
It is no different for Agnes Fernandes, who has spent her life travelling on Mumbai’s local trains. The Mira Road resident expresses, “Travelling by Mumbai local trains is a challenge, on any given day. When you add rain to the mix, it is complete mayhem. Imagine taking care of yourself, your bags, and now your umbrella too, all the while trying to squeeze into the crowded trains.”
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