It Does Get Worse

Two vignettes on state-sponsored commuter rail "service." One from Bill, a MARC system nomad. You can find him riding any of the three lines. He holds to no station, but he is obsessed with the MARC trains "schedule." I keep trying to tell him there is no such thing. He always responds by laughing nervously.

I also told him that for most MARC commuters "Train # 411" means nothing. He promises to tell us the time of day he catches the train, instead.

Subject: MARC Penn line # 411

I caught MARC Penn line # 411 at Odenton; standing room only; I'm standing in the overflow between the cars with 6 others. Surprised it isn't considered a safety hazard requiring them to add more cars. At least it's not as bad as some countries' trains on which people ride on the top and outsides of the trains - with livestock (HA). Have a great day!
Bill

Then one from Bombay, India by Alkesh a database systems genius who works with Bill:

For those who could not visualize what Bill is talking about, Google for 'local train in Mumbai' and watch videos on YouTube! You will forget about risk involved in all the adventure sports here and also learn about time management (during the commute)!!! :-)

BTW, I have commuted by local trains in Mumbai for about 6 years and enjoyed the challenge of getting into the train, getting a seat and of course getting out of it at the station you wish!... And, really miss the fun hanging at a door specifically while the train passes on a bridge :-)
Enjoy,
Alkesh.

Here is the clip that Alkesh urges us to Google for: