TrendingOriginal posted Oct 3, 2026

Phone on the Train AI Trend

Ride the Paris metro into the city.

A singer performs on a Paris subway platform, attaches a phone to the departing carriage, and chases after it toward the Eiffel Tower. Adding one photo lets you play the lead in this 15-second vertical video with the original audio.

1 photo you add
15 s vertical clip
9:16 for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
Original sound included

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Original reel

@olliemuhl

The original7 million likes on the original

What the Phone on the Train video looks like

This is the original. Your photo replaces its lead, so your video follows the same shots with your face. No two runs come out exactly the same.

@olliemuhl posted the source video showing a performer on a Paris metro platform who attaches his phone to a train window before it departs toward the Eiffel Tower. Your photo takes the lead's place while the setting and music stay the same.

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How to make the Phone on the Train video

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Add your photo
Platform singer: use a clear front-facing portrait.
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Press Make my video
The button shows the price before anything is spent: 692 credits at 480p.
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Download and post
A vertical 9:16 MP4, with the trend’s sound or silent. Find it later in My videos.

Which photo works best?

Use sharp, forward-facing headshots
Pick a picture with even lighting
Keep your entire face clearly visible

Avoid

Dark or blurry portraits
Sunglasses or hats covering your forehead
Crowded group pictures

Shot by shot15 seconds

What happens in your video

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The performer sings on a Paris metro platform in front of a waiting carriage.
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He fixes his mobile phone onto the exterior train window.
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The train departs along the tracks while he chases it down the platform.
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The attached camera continues filming as the Eiffel Tower comes into view.

Where it startedOriginal posted Oct 3, 2026

Where the trend came from

Musicians originally began this format in June 2026 to showcase their music. The earliest known example appeared on June 8, 2026, when Canadian musician Manafest placed his device on a moving subway carriage. The concept expanded in August when @iiktaj filmed at Jalandhar on August 13, followed by @anisiialen on August 21 with around 53 million views.

On August 26, @olliemuhl gained 78.7 million plays on TikTok with a New York subway clip. Following an August 31 Delhi Metro version by @nikhilkochar80 that drew 135 million views, transit officials issued safety warnings on September 5. @olliemuhl later uploaded the Paris Line 6 edition on October 3, which gathered 7 million likes and 89.4 million views by October 12.

What it means

People share this video to mimic a dramatic music video moment without risking their personal belongings on public transit. It delivers a fast-paced comedic sequence matched to a popular pop song.

The clip suits anyone who wants a scenic European backdrop and a playful, energetic running scene for their feed.

CreditsSame price for everyone

How many credits it costs

Quality	Length	Credits
Standard · 480p	15 s	692

Credits come from a plan or a credit pack. A video that fails gives its credits back. See plans

TroubleshootingFixes that work

What goes wrong, and the fix

If…	Do this
The face looks tilted or distorted	Pick a centered photo looking directly at the camera.
The lighting appears unnatural	Switch to a portrait taken in balanced, natural daylight.
The render failed	Credits come back automatically. Try again with a clearer photo.

QuestionsPhone on the Train

Phone on the Train questions

What is the Phone on the Train trend?

It is an online video format where a creator sings beside a train, affixes a phone to the carriage window, and sprints after it as the ride travels past landmarks.

How do I make the Phone on the Train video?

Press Create your own, add one photo and tap Make my video. There is no prompt to write.

How many credits does it cost?

692 credits at standard quality (480p), 1,556 at HD (720p). The exact number is on the button before you spend anything, and a failed video gives its credits back.

Can I use a pet photo instead of a selfie?

No, this template requires one photo of yourself because it replaces a human performer on the metro platform.

Who made the original?

The creator @olliemuhl posted the Paris metro version on Instagram on October 3, 2026. We link to it above.