Mumbai local train story: Before leaving city, he found a way to celebrate his last ride with his train buddies inside the crowded coach

Ask any Mumbaiker about their local train experience and you are bound to be treated with delightful and interesting stories. Daily commuters are huddled together in the small compartment, hanging by the rails with barely any space between them as the train chugs through the city’s restless rhythm. Love it or hate it, Mumbai locals have become a part of everyday life for people in the city and they have found a way to even romanticise the entire journey despite the hustle.

Mumbaiker shares heartwarming local ride

Recently, the Humans of Bombau shared a heartwarming video of a Mumbai-based man, Sohaib Ansari, who documented his last ride on a Mumbai local train before work and professional commitments took him somewhere else. The post struck a chord with viewers, highlighting how fleeting everyday moments often turn into lifelong memories.


In the post, Sohaib Ansari recalled that he first took the Mumbai local train during the first year of college, until it became a routine. He would board at 8: 42 am, half-asleep, trying not to make eye contact with anyone. But over time, the same faces started becoming familiar and without even realising, Sohaib had created a great bond with his train-cum-college buddies, daily commuters who took the train at the same time as him.



Sohaib Ansari went on to describe the people who unknowingly became an integral part of his daily routine. There was Ajay, who would always manage to secure a seat for familiar faces. Jeet, on the other hand, was known for his strong opinions on chai, often recommending which station served the best cutting on any given day. Nishant was usually tense during morning rides, especially around exam time, revising notes until the last minute, only to appear relaxed as the train neared college.

Mumbaiker made friends with daily commuters

Among the group, Lalit stood out for his effortless warmth. On one occasion, he casually opened his lunchbox and shared aloo parathas with everyone, a simple gesture that set the tone for the camaraderie that followed. Yash often sparked long, engaging conversations on a range of topics, while Rajesh, though quieter, brought a sense of ease and comfort to the group’s dynamic.


Over time, these small interactions began to shape a sense of belonging. What started as a random shared space in a crowded coach turned into something close to feeling at home. They developed their own routines, inside jokes, and unplanned conversations that became an extension of their personal lives.


In his third year, placements took everyone in different directions, giving them a reason to step away from the familiar train rides. On his last day, Sohaib Ansari brought along samosas, keeping it simple as they stood in their usual spots, talking like always, only this time, aware it was the last. One by one, they got down at their stations, without grand goodbyes, just a quiet ‘kal milte hai,’ despite knowing they wouldn’t. Though life moved on, he admitted that even today, he sometimes looks at that same spot, holding on to memories of friendships that never truly faded.