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Had to pick between the express bus and the local train this morning
I chose the local train because the express was running 15 minutes late, but then the train got stuck between stations for 20 minutes from signal problems near 42nd Street. Has anyone else had a chosen route totally backfire on them like this?
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emery_black1mo ago
Oh man, that is brutal... totally feel your pain on that one. @uma_ellis is right about checking alerts first, but sometimes both options just screw you over anyway.
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uma_ellis1mo ago
Ugh, that's the worst! I've had that exact thing happen - took the local to avoid a delay on the express, then the local decided to take a nap between stations. My rule now is to check the transit alerts on my phone before I even choose. If both lines are showing issues, I'll just bail and take a rideshare or bike instead of rolling the dice. Also, leaving 10 minutes earlier than you think you need to is a lifesaver for these exact moments.
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