When I was a child, the 21st century was a far away place with wondrous technology. As an adult living in the 21st century wondrous technology has materialised in many ways - mobile phones, robotics, microsurgery and more.
Sadly, wondrous isn't an adjective we can use with regard to our public transport systems.
This evening I travelled outward on a packed train. The very kind guard apologised for the great numbers and explained that this was due to the train being very busy.
Well, that clears that up then.
On the return journey another very helpful guard advised passengers on the equally stuffed train that although there were two toilets on the train only one was available because the other had a full tank which couldn't be emptied until the train terminated.
There's a delightful image.
In addition, passengers were to ensure they used reserved seating only if entitled to and that security cameras WERE in operation EVERYWHERE [for the benefit of passengers and staff].
And just in case we were enjoying ourselves too much the guard closed his little monologue with the cheery news that there was no buffet car and no refreshment trolley.
I half expected all the seats to be confiscated to prevent acts of vandalism and/or random scenes of comfort.
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