Observations from a Train

This morning I had to catch a train to work. Usually I drive but my car was booked in for a service so the train it was.

Random Observations:

• Tickets are expensive - $10.10 for a daily. Ouch!
  
• Popular activities for commuters on trains seem to be:
  - Listening to MP3 players or walkmans
  - Reading books or newspapers or work related documents or fanfic
  (The last one may just have been me.)
  - Resting their eyes or sleeping
  - Staring out the window or at other people
  
  
• There are 20 train stations between the station I got on at and the station I got off at.
  
  
• Luckily, the train did not stop at all 20 stations.
  
  
• The station I got on at is nearest to where my car is being serviced. If I catch the train from the station closest to where I live, there are 22 stations to go through.
  
  
• From the train I could sort of kinda see building site of Melbourne's new rectangular stadium for Soccer, Rugby League and Rugby Union. I could see cranes, diggers and a big pile of dirt. I'm sure they have a plan. Right?
  
  
• The train line passes at the back of Rod Lava Arena (Melbourne Park). Melbourne Park is in full AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS mode. Signs are up. Temporary Channel 7 HQ has been established in portable buildings. Big Screens have been assembled. Workmen are replacing seats at tram stop. It's all happening I guess the tennis must start soon.
  
  
• Pepsi Max has increased to $3.00 from the vending machines on the platforms. Ouch!