i get that train back every friday evening, and thats just the norm for it. but i'm one of those crafty buggers who books in advance and makes sure i get seat . good for being comfortable, bad if you need the loo with all the crowding though
I've been on those really busy trains in Japan. Horrific experiences! And some people do it 5 days a week. Luckily for me I didn't usually have to commute in the rush hour. No job is worth that hell every day.