Oh boohoohoo, Melbourne’s train system again?
My faith in the archaic Melbourne train system has never been deep; indeed it looked at times i’d rather take the incredibly expensive cab than a less than reliable train network and system.
Everyone has had their hits and misses with the train system. One time last year, i remember boarding a train that definitely indicated a stop at Canterbury (Lilydale/Belgrave line). I was on my way there to visit a mate of mine. Turns out, the train decided to pull a fast one, ran express and gave Canterbury a miss. I was miffed. I remember some time later that week, i swore never to take the trains again, unless i absolutely have to. Damn, even them smelly trams are more reliable.
So imagine the extent of my wry smile while reading this article on the Sunday papers over breakfast this morning.
Connex.
A word that will live in infamy.
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I experienced that too once - on the Broadmeadows line. I had to get off at Strathmore, but the train decided to went straight to Broadmeadows - what a joyful event to remember.
It’s happened to me a lot. Each time, something inside me dies a little.