{"id":4006,"date":"2011-12-16T00:42:03","date_gmt":"2011-12-15T16:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/silverhairsclub.com\/?p=4006"},"modified":"2011-12-16T00:44:00","modified_gmt":"2011-12-15T16:44:00","slug":"have-you-ever-got-stuck-underground-in-a-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverhairsclub.com\/?p=4006","title":{"rendered":"Have you ever got stuck underground in a train?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Early this week, I was stucked underground while in the circle line, at NEX.  I thought it was an exciting happening, as I had never got stucked while taking the train.<\/p>\n

Well, this evening, I was stucked again, but this time, somewhere underground near Dhoby Ghaut station.  Not too sure, what’s the cause for the train stopping along the tracks; but again, it was an exciting happening.  I watch the world go round.  First, the aircon was giving out warm stale air.  Only emergency lights were on. Then, there was announcements that the there was a fault, and everybody were advised not to be alarmed. Many were cool at the announcements; some played their IPAD2; others were fiddling with the smart phones.  This was a good opportunity to listen to local Singaporean English.  At first, I thought it was kind of haphazard; but very quickly, I realize the staff were doing a fabulous job in keeping the passengers cool and calm.<\/p>\n

Suddenly, I heard shouts of "keep left, keep left".  Then, I saw from not so far away fire-fighters, first-aid members and other security personnel.  It’s interesting to see that we tend to get confused as to where is left, when one is underground.<\/p>\n

I did not keep track of the time, but it was long.  I learn a few things.  I think many Singaporeans, especially ladies, tend to faint easily.  Then, they really blur out.  Then, they quickly ask for help, and soon came the stretchers.  Aiyah, but this wasnt very exciting.<\/p>\n

The exciting part for me was when the train operators decided that passengers can go out through the head of the train.  I didnt realise how far I was seated from the head of the train.  So, I decided to let everybody go out, and I sat through.  Oh Gosh, there must be a few hundred people in one train; and it takes a long time for the passengers to walk out calmly and slowly.  Imagine, if everybody panicked, and decided to rush out.<\/p>\n

I was among the last few; and this was the first time, I walked the tracks.  Guess, the SHC walkists would have done a better job.  Anyway, I finally walked up to the Dhoby Ghaut station; and was directed to take the circle line to Bishan.  And, that’s where the nightmare for me started.<\/p>\n

Two train faults and delays in one week really tested my patience.   I got called Uncle so many times.  Ok, enough from me.  Have you experienced train delays or being stucked in our public transport system?<\/p>\n

Terence Seah <\/p>\n

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