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Am on the train vs Am in the train

Both "am on the train" and "am in the train" are commonly used phrases, but they have slightly different meanings. "Am on the train" is correct when you want to express that you are currently traveling on the train. On the other hand, "am in the train" is correct when you want to indicate that you are inside the train without specifying if you are moving or not.

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Am on the train

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is currently traveling on a train.

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are on a train, moving from one place to another.

Examples:

I am on the train heading to London.
She is on the train to visit her family.
Are you on the train yet?
He was on the train when he received the news.
We will be on the train for the next few hours.

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Alternatives:

I am traveling by train.
I am taking the train.
I am riding the train.
I am on my way by train.
I am aboard the train.

Am in the train

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone is inside a train, without specifying if the train is moving or not.

Use this phrase when you want to express that you are inside a train, regardless of whether the train is moving or stationary.

Examples:

I am in the train waiting for departure.
She is in the train car reading a book.
Are you in the train already?
He left his bag in the train.
We are in the train compartment.

Show examples from the web [+]

Feb 26, 2011 ... I am in the train right now. (I'm not outside the train.) I am on the train right now. ( Could be I'm travelling on the train.) Hope that answers your ...
Nov 5, 2014 ... Do you say 'I am in the train to Denver'? It would be the logical choice. This has all been addressed before on ELU. Perhaps you ought to read ...
Paul says — “I am in the train of a conqueror, and it does not matter what the difficulties are, I am always led in triumph.” Is this idea being worked out practically ...
3) I am in the train. 列車の中にいることが伝えたいこと。→「存在」適当な例じゃないかもしれませんが、暗闇で脱線した列車の中にいて、レスキュー隊に ...

Alternatives:

I am inside the train.
I am on the train.
I am aboard the train.
I am traveling by train.
I am taking the train.

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