The invention belongs to the technical field of train carriage connection, and particularly relates to a train carriage connecting mechanism based on a universal joint. The train carriage connecting mechanism comprises shock absorption mechanisms, a rear carriage connecting mechanism, a front carriage connecting mechanism, a thrust correctional mechanism and connecting rods. The rear carriage connecting mechanism and the front carriage connecting mechanism can form the universal joint, the connection between adjacent carriages is damaged by rigid interference occurring between the adjacent carriages during the transfer of tension, and through the universal joint, the rigid interference can be reduced. At the same time, two first connecting columns are separately installed in circular holesin the two symmetrical side surfaces of a U-shaped groove of a first U-shaped connecting plate through bearings, and a second connecting column and a third connecting column are separately installedin circular holes in the symmetrical side surfaces of a U-shaped groove of a second U-shaped connecting plate through bearings. The connection between the adjacent carriages is damaged by the frictionof the adjacent carriages during the transfer of tension, and through the bearings, the friction of the adjacent carriages during the transfer of tension can be reduced.