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VIDEO: Worst commutes ever


Giant rats, being pushed onto a train, and riding on a cable car suspended by 1,500 feet to travel between two cliffs – these are just some of the world’s most horrifying commuting stories.

No one enjoys commuting to work and MailOnline Travel has collated the worst commutes from around the world to identify just some of the worst journeys to work.

Travelling in and around the Big Apple could have you jumping out of your seat, with subways in New York encountering a rat problem this year. Footage from ABC News captured a tired commuter having a little snooze, who was then startled by a rat that climbed up his leg and nestled into his neck.   

Rush hour in Japan also wreaks havoc for commuters, with train stations actually hiring staff to push commuters onto trains and close the train doors.

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