Another Day, Another Craptacular
Well today I went into the office and once again had the displeasure of riding two crowded Craptacular trains. This morning I got to the station in the midst of peak hour. Soon the first crowded Craptacular pulled up. I do not think anyone else would have been able to get on the first 4 carriages, atleast until Kogarah where the majority of the pimple faced teenagers disembark. I could have got on this train, but decided I would wait for a more comfortable ride. There is usually a Tangara following this times Craptacular.
15 minutes later another Craptacular pulled up. Again it looked like the people on the train had been packed in like a sheep on the back of a truck. Everyone appeared to be suffering at least mild heat stress. It was another disaster, and I once again preferred to wait with the hope of comfort.
15 minutes later yet another Craptacular pulled up. This one atleast had some seating available on the last carriage. I got on and managed to secure a seat. As is traditional in a Craptacular the heat became oppressive within 2 stops. Once the acne brigade disembarked at Kogarah there was little relief, in fact it got worse. For each teen that disembarked there seemed to be 2 or 3 adults board. The heat became oppressive once more. I was thankful to get off the train.
This afternoon I got to the station and there was once again a Craptacular waiting to whisk me away. Once again it looked like the people had been shoe horned into position and there was no room to move.
I decided to give that train a pass and wait for the next. The next train was yet another fine example of a City Rail Craptacular. Yet again it resembled a livestock truck more than a viable human transport option. Again the passengers looked to have some level of heat distress.
The next train was a Tangara. Unfortunately, it did not stop where I needed it to. This train was relatively full, but the passengers appeared quite comfortable.
Finally, a train that suited me appeared. Again it was a Craptacular although not full. I managed to get a seat and was reasonably comfortable. Mainly thanks to every one of the pitifully small windows on the carriage being open. As I was at the back I did manage to feel a breeze, albeit a slight one.
These trains are a complete disgrace and should be removed from service. They are uncomfortable and a potential health hazard. As it is election time I will put my vote to whomever promises to ensure that City Rail remove these disasters waiting to happen from the network within 2 years of election. In fact, they should be gone within 12 months. So Mr Debnam and Mr Iemma make your play for my vote, if you dare!
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