Train Journeys

I seem to have spent a lot of my time on trains over this past year, so I have got to know the ins and outs of train travel.

Obviously the most annoying issue associated with this form of transport is the delays. It's typical when you think you're running late and end up in a fluster trying to make the train in time to then find out it's behind schedule...fffs.

Off-peak and peak are two terms which I have become much more familiar with. If I were to give one piece of advice it would be to never ever travel at peak time unless you absolutely have to! There's nothing worse than trying to squeeze onto a train with all the other sweaty people (getting a bit too close to comfort for my liking), then having to stand there for what seems like a lifetime until you can eventually get off and breathe again.

People in first class don't have this problem. They all laugh at us peasants from their nice comfy seats whilst sipping on their complimentary cup of coffee. Oh how I envy them. If I could afford it I would travel first class all the time.

One of the habits of many train travellers is what I like to call 'the hovering hand'. This is where one person assures everyone that they have the door button situation under control and has their hand ready to press it to open the door as soon as it lights up. It almost gives you a sense of satisfaction when you have the responsibility of pressing the button and setting everyone free, don't you think?