How do you calm your nerves on a train?

Coping Skills to Help Manage Public Transportation Anxiety
  1. Close your eyes and take a deep breath through your nose.
  2. Count to four seconds and hold your breath for an extra 2 seconds.
  3. Exhale slowly for 4 seconds.
  4. Repeat this cycle 10 times or until you feel relaxed and at ease.




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A Ticket To Relaxation: 10 Tips For An Anxiety-Free Train Travel Experience
  1. 10 Planning Is The King.
  2. 9 Make Notes.
  3. 8 Make Yourself Comfortable.
  4. 7 Be On Time.
  5. 6 Do Breathing Exercises.
  6. 5 Stay In The Present.
  7. 4 Switch The Focus.
  8. 3 Take A Portable Charger.


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Though there's no one cause for travel anxiety, some common ones are fear of flying, fear of crowds, fear of crashing, fear of social interactions, fear of guns, fear of disease (insert Covid here), and, perhaps biggest of all, fear of the unknown and being outside your comfort zone.

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Although it is normal to feel anxious when faced with unfamiliar situations such as traveling, an individual should speak with a doctor if they find that anxiety is restricting their life. Doctors may recommend lifestyle changes, planning, therapy, or medication to help ease symptoms.

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Sandra Baker / Getty Images. Siderodromophobia, or the fear of trains, is a broadly encompassing diagnosis that includes all fears related to trains.

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Tachophobia is the irrational fear of speed. It may relate to a fear of driving. People may be afraid of any fast-moving vehicle, including cars, buses or trains. They may also refuse to watch quick sequences, such as in action movies or sports.

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Guests are asked to limit conversation and speak in subdued tones. Phone calls are not allowed and all portable electronic devices must be muted or used with headphones (passengers using headphones must keep the volume low enough so that the audio cannot be heard by other passengers).

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Safety experts recommend rear-facing seats because passengers will be pushed into their seats instead of thrown forward, resulting in less injuries. Finally, tables — whether in the café car or in facing seats — are good to avoid because rigid tables cause serious harm and even amputation.

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Express trains could travel up to 80 miles per hour. But some people were worried about the effect these high speeds might have on the human body. Queen Victoria was so frightened by the high speed of her train journey from Slough to London that she demanded the driver go slower than his normal 40 miles per hour.

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People often come to us requesting the doctor or nurse to prescribe diazepam for fear of flying or assist with sleep during flights. Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed.

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The key symptoms of travel phobia are excessive fear and avoidance of travel situations. These symptoms overlap with those of PTSD. In particular, persistent avoidance of stimuli associated with the trauma and fear and other negative emotions in response to trauma reminders are common PTSD symptoms.

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Go With a Buddy Many people with panic disorder have one or more loved ones with whom they feel comfortable and safe. If possible, try to enlist a trusted friend or family member to travel with you. Make sure that your companion is aware of your fears and anxiety.

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