I have no problem with your interpretation whatsoever. I think this episode works in the way that poetry works--it's suggestive rather than literal, and the listener must bring something of him/herself to it. My view on it is sort of allegorical/mythical, whereas yours might be called psychosexual. What's interesting is how differently we're looking at the story...yet we both find it powerful and meaningful. What more can one ask for from any radio play, or poem, or indeed any work of art? This discussion just reinforces my belief that "The Train Stops" is a wonderful, memorable piece of writing--and your response helps give me new ways of looking at it. Thanks!