Staff riding, the local slang for train surfing, is a widespread phenomenon in South Africa.The almost total majority of surfers are kids under 25.Amputations and death are really common.The Prasa Metrorail, the SA train company, is one of the foundations of their society.This connection between train and citizens remained very strong over time. Associated with economic stagnation, led to the birth of train surfing as a social phenomenon. Oct.Nov.-2013