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Posted by Train Man Paul : Metro-North's Best Conductor for ALL 3 LINES!!! on Thu Jan 10 13:19:08 2008, in response to How the LIRR and Nassau PD Conspire Against Commuters, posted by Mitch45 on Wed Jan 9 11:24:50 2008. This is something I have confronted from customers who always whine and complain about barely making their train, or missing it, even go so far as to make a bogus complaint against the train crew to the railroad saying the train was early when it wasn't, they just always manage to always run late.Here are some tips....and this is not from the MTA, but from an experienced conductor and one time SMART commuter..... 1). Always get a copy of your line/branch schedule. This is the best tool a commuter can use to allow them to budget their time wisely, and better plan their travels, including planning for delays of any sort, up to and including the delay and issue you mention. 2). Try waking up earlier and leaving your home earlier. Again....anticipate and plan for any possible delays in transit to the station, issues in finding adequate parking, latenesses of taxi services, etc. Spend less time on the computer doing business, or less time watching Good Morning America or CNN, and get yourself going. 3). When you are on your way, spend less time at the newsstand or Starbucks, focus more time and priority on getting to the station in good time without any need to rush. This will also save you significant stress so early in the day. While yes, this is a definite safety concern and yes a cause for delay, but as several people have mentioned, simply planning for this by leaving earlier to avoid such an issue would be the best solution. Many may not wanna hear this, but it's true and will work. There is no "conspiracy".....if you have had any idea how dumb people can be when catching trains, yes up to and including almost being struck by trains by running around down gates in front of a train (on the Harlem Line at Brewster station, this is a HUGE problem complained about often by the crews, especially engineers, also at stations on the New Canaan Branch) just to make a train, yes I am happy the MTA PD and any local PD have stepped up their efforts to combat this. Better a summonse than a funeral!! |
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