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Old 18-May-2008, 19:13
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I know that I can say: I was riding by train or I came here by train.

Can I also say: I was riding on a train or Riding on a train I was reading a newspaper.

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It is actually incorrect to say " I was riding by train" - but correct to say " I was riding on the train"; your suggested sentences using this are both fine.
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