I've just been reading an interesting newspaper article on commuting by train. Unlike the normal stuff you can often read about train journeys in the UK, this one was pretty positive. Reading it, I had to agree - I actually
like my train commute.
This is quite strange to admit. Complaining about transport problems is second only to moaning about the weather in an average Briton's List Of Things To Talk About, and I'm no different. When things go wrong I tend to moan about the stupid trains, or when the weather is hot I complain about the conditions on the train, but that doesn't tell the full story.
In most cases it is actually a pretty good way to travel into work. Being able to sit down for half an hour and read the paper, or a book, or day dream a bit isn't really that bad. Other people play computer games or even watch a film. Its a relaxing way to start and end the day. The other
thread about reading, in which several people mentioned having no time to read, makes me realise how great it is to have an hour to read every day while travelling. Give me the choice of that or sitting in a traffic jam for the same amount of time, and I'll pick the train every time.
The best bit is that at the end of the day you get to have a satisfying moan about the transport system to other people who don't realise that its actually not that bad
Anyone else also secretly enjoy their commute?