Transport jollies

[caddyman]

Well I started out a few minutes late this morning and ran into the hell that is London Underground again.

The Victoria Line was suspended at just about the time I needed it, so I was forced to detour down to Embankment and pick up the (delayed) District Line. Embankment is one of the few central London stations not completely underground, so I had enough signal on my mobile to receive a text message from my boss informing me that he was on a train outside Victoria Station, unable to get in because there was no room on the platform. The passengers were getting tetchy, I understand.

I only mention this latest tale of travel woe because the Metro, the free morning paper strewn around the various stations and read by most people during their commute carried a story indicating that London has the best (though most expensive) transport system in the world.

If that is true, then I pity the rest of you.

Comments

[averylaterabbit.livejournal.com]

I might argue "bollox to that"

I think the Paris Metro is a hell of a lot better. Barcellona's Whatever underground thing is better too, but Paris is 'Par excellence'. you get on anywhere and come up anywhere for 60p (if you get a pack of 10 tickets for £6 - yes, it fits) very regular and I'm sure the trains are that litle bit wider. well placed, V reliable and the best way of getting around in paris. DEAR GOD DONT DRIVE; NEVER DRIVE!

[boredinsomniac.livejournal.com]

From what I've been reading about London's transit from you, and my personal experience in this area, I'd say Philadelphia has London soundly beat. and considering America isn't exactly known for quality public transportation options or even availability of same...