A train journey can mean hours of sitting, eating, sleeping and touching the same surfaces that hundreds of other passengers may have used. From the berth you settle into to the handle you grab while walking through the coach, some of these everyday touchpoints are easy to overlook.

You do not need to treat every surface as dangerous, but being mindful of shared spaces and basic hygiene can help reduce the spread of germs. Here are five places inside a train that deserve extra attention.

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