"herd mentality" meaning in English

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          "ref": "2024 November 13, Paul Bigland, “Much to admire... but pockets of neglect”, in RAIL, number 1022, page 49:",
          "text": "The herd mentality appears strong at Cardiff. When the train pulls in, the majority of folk jam themselves into the car straight in front of them, while I walk to the back unit to share the rear car with just two other people.",
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