Observations from a Train

[katysam]

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!
  
  

Comments

[jaimsie.livejournal.com]

Three dollars for a 20 oz. soda? That's crazy when you can get a liter for a little less than that.

[katysam.livejournal.com]

It's absurd. Really absurd.. At stores like 7-11 and petrol stations 600ml (approx. 20oz) bottles are around $3.20 whereas a 1.25 litre bottle is $3.90 (cold). For an extra .70c you get twice as much. o_O

Much cheaper to purchase at a supermarket and chuck them in the fridge yourself. However, that requires forward planning :)

[killingher-time.livejournal.com]

"Tickets are expensive - $10.10 for a daily. Ouch!"

geez....so so so much more than a simple bus ride. I pay $1. 50 for my bus rides haha. But it's kinda worth the money isn't it, doesn't the train take you pretty far for $10.10?

[katysam.livejournal.com]

My trip into work is about 35 kms (20 miles). Also the ticket is valid for the whole day and I can use it on any suburban train, tram or bus. Hmm, when you look at it like that it is pretty good value. :)