If you want to know how civilized Japanese people are, take the subway in Tokyo.

Japanese people are always famous in the world for their civility and politeness. They maintain a respectful attitude towards each other in any situation. Try taking the subway in Tokyo once to experience this.

Operating since 1927 and expanded in 1963, the Tokyo subway system, which is partly underground, carries more than 8.7 million passengers a day on a total of 318km of track.

No one can imagine that with such a huge number of passengers, the train systems in Tokyo still operate smoothly and orderly thanks to the efforts of the management and the passengers themselves. Chaos rarely occurs, making the travel of people and tourists always smooth.

1. Super clean train station

The platform is spotless, though there are no trash cans. A few recycling bins are located next to the vending machines. The stations have plenty of equally clean, high-tech restrooms.

2. Queue even at rush hour

The yellow lines near the tracks are where passengers wait for the train. People usually line up neatly behind the yellow lines, waiting for the train to arrive in an orderly manner, so even during rush hour there is no jostling or chaos.

3. There is a separate compartment for women

The Tokyo Metropolitan Railway System has designated women-only compartments during rush hour to provide peace of mind to women, elementary school students, and children, and to avoid any untoward incidents. Stations will have separate boarding areas for these compartments, with clear signage.

4. No noise is emitted

You won’t have to endure loud conversations as everyone is very quiet. Most will be sleeping or reading. Management also suggests that passengers put their phones on silent mode and limit their talking. It’s best to keep them turned off until the next stop.

5. Key chains for pregnant women or women with small children

The metro system pays special attention and care to the health of mothers and children, even in the early stages of pregnancy when it is difficult for others to recognize. The system distributes free key chains with the 'Maternity Mark' symbol to mothers to help passengers pay more attention to their safety.

6. Friendly and attentive train station staff

Train station staff are always ready to help passengers and are serious about their work. They help ensure that getting on and off the train during rush hour runs smoothly and safely. A special team of staff is tasked with pushing as many people onto the train as possible, but safety is always the top priority.

7. Late train proof card

Most trains are punctual. Delays of more than a minute are announced over the public address system. If you have to wait more than 5 minutes, the train staff will hand out 'delay proof' cards to avoid trouble when you get to work.

According to Young Knowledge