Well let me tell you that the S-tog in Copenhagen is not much better (at least not in winter). Denmark prides itself on having efficient, timely transportation. And usually, they do. My first two weeks here I relied on the S-tog to get me to my classes on time. But temperatures are at a record low right now. And apparently this is having an effect on the tracks. Example:
My journey to class at 7:50 am last Thursday morning. My roommate & I both have 8:30 classes on Monday/Thursdays, so we usually leave for the train together around quarter to eight. This particular Thursday, her class was meeting half an hour earlier than usual, so I was on my own and I ended up leaving 5 minutes later than normal. I got on the train a few minutes before 8 (no problem). But then halfway between Nørhavn and Østerport the train stranded us for 10 minutes! THEN they made us get off at Østerport, (which mind you is only ONE stop away from where I usually get off) and wait for another train. This other train was packed so full that it made me understand how sardines in a can must feel...not good for someone who is claustrophobic. Even worse, some reporter chick was holding a camera above my head the whole time trying to film the situation unfolding on the train!
Finally making it to my stop, I still had a 5-10 minute walk to campus. When all was said & done, I was 20 minutes late to class. Lucky for me, nearly everyone else in my class that takes the trains to campus had similar problems. Girls were still walking in 40 minutes after the start of class.
Needless to say, I learned how to take the bus instead. Much more reliable.
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