When choosing a seat on a train, try to get one in the center-most car, or one of the central cars. This will put you as far as possible from the most common points of issue for collisions or derailment, namely the front and end of the train. Also, when possible, sit in a rear-facing seat.

Safety experts and historical accident data suggest that the safest place to sit on a train is in the center carriage of the train's consist. Statistically, the cars at the very front and the very rear are at the highest risk for damage in the event of a head-on or rear-end collision. Within the individual car, the safest position is usually an aisle seat located toward the middle of the carriage. This placement provides a buffer from window glass, which can shatter upon impact, and offers more protection from side-impact collisions. Additionally, sitting in a rear-facing seat is considered safer, as the force of a sudden stop or collision will push you firmly back into the seat structure rather than throwing you forward into the seat ahead of you. While train travel remains one of the safest forms of transportation—with significantly fewer accidents than highway travel—prioritizing these mid-train, rear-facing, and aisle-based positions can provide an extra layer of protection and peace of mind for those with travel anxiety.