Chennai Electric Train:
As I started working back in 2002, I had to switch from bike ride to electric train due to the distance and traffic. Whilst the crowd and commotion irritated me initially, it introduced me to a solitude state - mostly spent reading, watching people, and often losing myself in thoughts and reflections.
(Being forgetful and careless didn’t help as I often missed my station and ended up taking an auto back 🙁)
Singapore MRT:
Singapore always excites me, and MRT was no exception - particularly for a routine/discipline freak like me, it was a boon as I almost took the same train every morning and evening. I still remember ~20-30 min MRT delays getting onto newspaper headlines.
(No wonder *Thalaivar quoted Lee Kuan Yew as his political idol but I’m happy that he decided to keep doing what he does best being reel hero and waiting for “Coolie”)
London Rail/Tube:
A blend of the above 2 experiences but not so pleasant given the long journey, early morning, and unpredictable weather. However, this time helped me to get back into the reading habit and also connect with family and friends.
(These journeys attributes to completing the **“Ponniyan Selvan”series - so essentially, I read the Chola heritage in Britan)
Bottomline: Unfortunately, train journey these days are just between you and your mobile.
*Thalaivar - Rajnikanth
**Ponnuyin Selvam - Tamil historical fiction relating to chola kingdom
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