00:00 Crowded trains are really awful, aren't they...?
00:56 Still some room? What's number 20...?
02:23 Packed to the brim just before Omiya, number 19!
03:49 What's number 18 with a surge in users...?
05:18 Tied for 16th place, even with 15 cars it's crowded!?
06:56 Tied for 16th place, chaotic with direct service from 5 companies!
08:28 What's number 15, crammed into a small car...?
09:56 Tied for 14th place, even with one train every 2 minutes it's crowded!
11:28 What's number 13, where even 15 cars aren't enough...?
13:03 At its limit just before Ikebukuro, number 12!
14:33 What's number 11, rushing to Kita-Senju...?
16:06 High percentage of Saitama residents despite not running through Saitama!? 10th Place
17:45 Tied for 8th place: A rush into the office district!
19:18 Tied for 8th place: Extremely crowded just before Takadanobaba...?
20:48 7th place: Overwhelmed by a rapidly increasing population!
22:16 6th place: On the verge of collapse due to too many direct trains...?
23:56 5th place: A rush of transfer passengers!
25:16 4th place: Even more hellish with cramped train cars...?
26:46 3rd place: The hellish Kawaguchi to Akabane route!
28:19 Finally, a congestion rate of 163%... Tied for 1st place?
30:32 Saitama's representative commuter hell... Another 1st place!
31:35 Summary!

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🚃 Which train line is actually the most crowded when traveling from Saitama to central Tokyo?

Have you ever felt that a particular train line is excessively crowded during your morning commute?

This time, we'll introduce 20 train lines with high congestion rates during the morning rush hour, focusing on lines frequently used by Saitama residents.

We'll look at not only the most crowded sections and peak times, but also why they are crowded, ways to avoid congestion, starting stations, and seating services in detail.

🔥 Highlights of this episode
・JR Saikyo Line
The most crowded section has a congestion rate of 163%. Commuter demand from Omiya and Musashi-Urawa towards Shinjuku and Shibuya is concentrated here, making it one of the most crowded lines in this episode.

・JR Keihin-Tohoku Line
The section from Kawaguchi to Akabane has a congestion rate of 156%. This is a notoriously crowded section of track familiar to Saitama residents, where passengers traveling from southern Saitama towards Ueno and Tokyo converge.

JR Musashino Line

153% congestion between Higashi-Urawa and Minami-Urawa. In addition to the increasing population along the line, passengers transferring to lines heading towards central Tokyo at Minami-Urawa and Musashi-Urawa concentrate on this section.

Tokyo Metro Namboku Line

While convenient for direct access to central Tokyo from the Saitama Rapid Railway, it experiences congestion up to 152% during the morning rush hour. Efforts are underway to increase transport capacity, such as by increasing train length to 8 cars.

Tobu Skytree Line

This line sees a concentration of commuters traveling from eastern Saitama, including Koshigaya and Kasukabe, to central Tokyo. The large transfer hub at Kita-Senju is a major contributing factor to the congestion.

JR Takasaki Line/Utsunomiya Line

Even with 15-car trains, it's crowded in the mornings. These are important lines supporting long-distance commuters traveling from Kumagaya/Ageo, Kuki/Hasuda to Omiya and further to central Tokyo.

📌 What you'll learn in this video
This video compares the congestion rates, most congested sections, and peak rush hour times of major train lines used by residents of Saitama Prefecture.
Furthermore, it explains "why that particular line is so crowded," "where to board to find a seat," and "whether alternative routes can be used to avoid congestion."
Where did your usual line rank?
Please share your experiences in the comments, such as "this section is the worst" or "you can always get a seat if you board from here!"
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*Congestion rates vary depending on the time of day, day of the week, and operating conditions. This video uses the most congested sections during the morning rush hour as indicated in the provided data.

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