Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Malaysia BOLEH train system
This morning I reached the LRT at 8AM, boarded the train and it started moving at about 8:05AM. The crowd was huge and the train was packed like a "sardine can" the moment it reaches the 3rd station. I observe that every time the door opens, people would rush in and people from inside the train had a hard time getting out.
When it was about to reach the "Chan Sow Lin" station, the train stopped and waited probably 45 seconds to a minute. I do not know what causes the stop but I believe it shouldn't have stopped. It's just stupid to have the train stopping in the middle of the track when everyone is so packed inside. Anyway, this is not the first time :)
The train finally reached the "Chan Sow Lin" so-called interchange station and I needed to board for a train heading towards "Sri Petaling" direction. Again, the train system is screwed up as the train that was waiting in the station is heading towards "Ampang". Why would people from "Ampang" transit in "Chan Sow Lin" and take another train back to "Ampang"?! Doesn't make sense isn't it? They should've synchronized for the train to "Sri Petaling" to be waiting there instead. Well fine, I have to wait another 2-3 minutes before the next train arrives.
Finally I boarded the right train and reached the "Bukit Jalil" station at about 8:33AM. When the door opens, everyone rushes out. I believe if you're walking slowly on the stairs, you should give way for those that would walk faster and needs to rush for time. There's a purpose on why people have left and right lanes. Unfortunately, we have Malaysians that never thought of all these. They drive and hog on the roads while walking and hog the stairs.
I thought I was going to reach office on time but my buddy that is driving today was late because of a faulty traffic light at his place. Malaysia really BOLEH!
/me crapped at 11:03 AM GMT+8
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