I am one of those folks who can attest to the fact that I rarely have commuting issues. My train is generally always on time and it works like a clock.
Except for yesterday. I was ready early yesterday morning - much having to do with my inability to sleep that night. So I was ready to leave the house 10 minutes earlier than usual; but, decided that I would wait for a quarter to the hour. I left at 6:45 to catch the 7:06 train.
I did my swing around to find a metered parking space and thought I was quite lucky to find a spot that was $0.25 for each 45 minutes - I put in enough quarters to cover me for 9 hours and 45 minutes. I had time to stop by the restroom and just as I was going to the track that would cover my train - a voice came on. I was expecting them to state that the train would be on a different track - but - NO.
The announcement was that the 7:06 train was cancelled due to mechanical issues and there would be another train coming in 20 minutes. It did and it was packed - I took the first seat I could find (the ride is an hour long) and managed to settle in while the rest of the commuters were standing.
I made it to work in time for my 9AM meeting and I have to admit that this situation is the exception rather than the norm. Besides I would much rather ride the train then drive to work.
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