[psychotik]

Ever sat backwards on a train? Or first class in a plane? It doesn't matter if you're not driving.

[arrrg]

As was already said, some people get sick. Also, many more people prefer to be facing forward on a train. I know I personally do. Sure, I can handle facing backward with no problems, but I just prefer facing forward.

[DanBC]

I much prefer facing backwards, because I know in the rare case of crash that I am going to be much safer.

This is also true of aircraft and cars and buses and coaches. Sadly, most people do feel uncomfortable facing backwards and so the risky forwards-facing seating is used.

[arrrg]

I really don’t think that kind of risk mitigation is of much utility.

[DanBC]

It would save many lives in cars.

[valas]

I know a lot of folks who get car sick sitting backwards in busses.