...it's a Miracle....sang the late great Freddie Mercury of Queen.
Well today I know how he feels. Having had a 2 week break from the commuting grindstone, during which I received a very nice e-mail from the MD of FGW in response to a spot of feedback I left my house with a heavy heart.
How late would my train be, I wondered. The info boards at the station claimed it was on-time, however I've learned to mistrust those pesky bits of kit. Therefore I more than pleasantly surprised when at 7.06 the train pulled in and then left bang in time. I was delighted when we then continued to run to timetable all the way to Ealing Broadway. What a great start to my day. Thank you FGW.
However when I left work, the normal sense of fear and unease had returned, after all it had all been so easy this morning. Well Imwas even more surprised as I stood at Ealimg Broadway watching the rain clouds gathering, and the sky darkening overhead, as once more the train was on time. And as promised in his very nice e-mail there were 5 coaches. Due to the Olympics/School Holidays there were less passengers than usual on the platform so as an added bonus everyone has a seat and we are not playing sardines..
Well done again FGW, long may this continue. Maybe it's the Olympic effect, however tonight I feel optimistic. Now if you can just sort the air con then perfection will have been achieved.
Go FGW
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