This time, my journey in general class from Madurai to Pondicherry was almost tragic.
I jumped on the first train without ticket, but to let you understand the situation, in these coaches there are so many people that neither the conductor dares to come.
I found a "seat" on the luggages compartment, above the head of the people. I shared it with an indian man, embedded perfectly our body so that I had for all the night long his feet on my face and mine on his face...MARVELLOUS!
By the way, I feel like I learn more about India on the trains than from the books or documentaries!