Is it better to sit backwards or forwards on a train?

The safer seat direction and position within the car will depend entirely on what kind of accident happens. If your train derails and hits a bridge, you want to be in the back, facing rearwards. If it is stopped and gets rammed from behind, you want to be in the front facing forwards.



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There seems to be little or no argument that backward facing seat is safest for one reason: Front facing passengers are more likely to fly out of their seat upon head-on impact, since trains don't have seat belts.

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One reason why most people prefer to sit facing the direction of movement when they travel on trains and buses is because it reduces motion sickness. When people face the direction of travel, their eyes can anticipate the movement and their body can adjust accordingly, reducing the feeling of nausea or dizziness.

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Some individuals feel dizzy and nauseated if they sit on a backward-facing seat on a train because of the conflicting cues from the eyes and ears regarding motion. The eyes are unable to see and predict the movement while the vestibular system in the inner ear which helps in balancing can sense motion.

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In the AM peak it's the 2nd and 3rd carriages; in the PM peak it's the 3rd and 4th. In both, on average the last carriage is the least crowded. Obviously this will vary line-by-line, and even service-by-service.

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Ten Tips for Sleeping Overnight in Coach
  1. Choose Your Seat Wisely. Your journey begins by choosing the right seat for sleep. ...
  2. Bring a Neck Pillow. ...
  3. Wear Comfortable Clothing (& Shoes) ...
  4. Pack Earplugs and Eye Mask. ...
  5. Bring a Blanket. ...
  6. Travel with a Friend. ...
  7. Bring Your Own Snacks and Water. ...
  8. Adjust Your Seat.


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Both have advantages and disadvantages. For a short trip, I'd prefer an aisle seat - easier to get out from. For a longer trip, I'd prefer a window seat as it offers less disruption and a chance of a view. Most people do.

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Cars in the front of the train are usually more steady feeling than the cars near the end. The optimal seat to prevent motion sickness is a seat in the middle of one of the first train cars. Be sure to choose a forward-facing seat, and if you're riding a double-decker train, stay on the bottom level.

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How to Survive a Long Train Journey
  1. Step 1: Charge Everything Before You Leave. I don't know how many gadgets you're going to be taking on this train journey. ...
  2. Step 2: Take Your Own Food. ...
  3. Step 3: Keep Your Plans to Hand. ...
  4. Step 4: Be Prepared to Sleep. ...
  5. Step 5: Entertain Yourself.


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Confusing visual signals can trigger vertigo attacks, for example when you are sitting still on a train, but you can see movement through the window or if you try to move around in the dark without any visual cues to help you balance.

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