What is the phone on the train trend?+
It's a 2026 reel trend on Instagram and TikTok, also known as the Training Season train trend, phone sticking trend or phone taped to the train trend. You attach your phone to the exterior of a metro or train window, perform on the platform while it records you, then chase the departing train with your phone aboard. The Paris reel by Ollie Muhl, ending with the Eiffel Tower view, is the most popular version.
Which song is used in the phone on the train trend?+
Primarily the live "Training Season" by Dua Lipa (Live from the Royal Albert Hall). It's the audio for Ollie Muhl's Paris reel and became the dominant TikTok sound for the trend from mid-September 2026. The Delhi Metro version features "Manma Emotion Jaage" from the film Dilwale. Your Smew AI video includes the Paris reel's audio.
Who created the phone on the train trend?+
The earliest version we located is from Canadian artist Manafest, posted 8 June 2026. It gained momentum in August with @iiktaj in India (13 August), @anisiialen (21 August), Ollie Muhl on the New York 7 train (26 August) and @nikhilkochar80 on the Delhi Metro (31 August). Ollie Muhl's Paris reel appeared on 3 October.
How do I create the phone on the train video without a real train?+
Click "Create your own", upload one clear photo of yourself and click Generate. The button shows the cost first. You receive a 33-second vertical video with the reel's audio: you on the Paris platform, the chase beside the train and the Eiffel Tower view. No prompt required, and your video appears in your Library when ready.
Must I tape my phone to an actual train?+
No. The taping, train, chase and view already exist in the reel. You upload one photo, and the AI places you in the performer's position throughout. Your phone stays in your pocket, and no tape, suction mount or train ride is necessary.
Which Paris station appears in the reel?+
Bir-Hakeim, on metro Line 6. Line 6 travels above ground there, and the train crosses the Seine on the Bir-Hakeim bridge toward Passy, with the Eiffel Tower directly beside it. This creates the view at the reel's conclusion.
Can I appear in my own outfit in the video?+
Yes. The video takes your outfit from your photo and removes the performer's black sweater, jeans and earphones. A waist-up or full-body photo performs best. Costumes work too: our example features an AI-generated sultan in a turban and kaftan.
Does it work for women?+
Yes. The reel's performer is male, but the model uses the face, hair and outfit from your photo, regardless of who you are. The movements, chase and view remain identical.
What's the video length, and does it include audio?+
33 seconds, vertical 9:16, as an MP4 file: 22 seconds with you, followed by the reel's 11-second Eiffel Tower view. It includes the reel's audio, and you can mute the audio on the result screen.
Is attaching my phone to a train safe?+
No. The Delhi Metro cautioned creators in September 2026 that it risks passenger injury and phone damage, and doors can trap the phone. This template provides the same video without attaching a real phone to a real train.
Does the phone on the train video require credits?+
Yes. Videos cost credits, and the create page displays the exact cost on the Generate button before you commit. Standard costs least; HD and Ultra HD offer better clarity and cost more. If a video fails, your credits are refunded.
