So once again I'm blogging whilst travelling on a train. I don't know why it's my blogging place, prehaps because there's nothing else to do for 2 hours. Anyway, as you know I tend to blog about's what's on my mind and unfortunately what's been on my mind are inconsiderate commuters! There are only 5 very simple rules to follow, which are very unlikely to delay you and possibly even get you there sooner!
1) Let people off the train first! You'd think this was obvious, but clearly not. If you don't let people off the train there isn't any chance of you getting on it (especially during rush hour). Therefore standing six wide infront of the doors trying to get on first is not helpful!
2) Walk on the left/stand on the right! If everyone drove on which ever side of the road they fancied it would cause aboslute chaos! So what happens if you walk on the right when most people are walking on the left....aboslute chaos! This applies to walking around stations and on escaltors. Follow the rules and everyone moves around much quicker!
3) Move down the platform! If you stop as soon as you enter the platform then about 5 people will be able to get onto the next train. Okay moving down the platform may mean you're not right next to the exit at your station but you might actually get on the first train as opposed to having to wait for four to come and go!
4) Don't run for a train! Firstly for safety! There are way too many incidents of people running into closed doors etc. Secondly the next train (on the underground atleast) is probably within 90 seconds! Waiting for 90 seconds isn't going to delay you much and it might save your face (and dignity!)
5) Mind the doors! The 'beeps' are NOT a starting gun! Once again safety is an issue here, getting body parts trapped in doors can result in a trip to hospital (with 4 hours waits at A&E, it's quicker to wait for the next train). Also you forcing yourself through the doors delays everyone else on that train, and every train behind you.
Okay, rant over! I promise it's not hard to follow these and by doing so you might well get home sooner! Also remember you may well be stuck on the train delayed in a tunnel because someone at the station ahead has held the doors!
