I rely on KTM Intercity to travel back to my hometown, Ipoh and vice versa because I don't like taking buses and KL Central is more accessible and safe than Puduraya and other bus stations. My train ride from Ipoh to KL and the opposite takes 3 hours. Well, I was scheduled for the 11 a.m. Express Rakyat train from Ipoh to KL Central on Sunday, and I thought to go there nice and early because; up till then, KTM has always been quite on time.
BUT GUESS WHAT??
I ended up waiting for an extra hour plus because the train was delayed!!!
The worst part was not the train delay; but the fact that NOBODY gave us an explanation!! Even the delay announcement was not announced immediately! Yoong and I had to sit there panicking for about 20 minutes because we were not sure whether that was our train or we'd miss the train or something. And BETTER still, there were no Station Masters around for us to voice our inquiries. The ones at the counter totally ignored us even though we tried to get their attention.
In the end I spotted a Station Master coming out of the washroom area and quickly asked him to clarify the situation. He told me there was 'maintenance problem' and the delay length was unknown. Sigh-ness. So we sat there and waited and grumbled.. :(
See what time the trained finally appeared :-
More than an HOUR late!!I was so glad to reach KL Central...until I had to fight my way into the KTM coach to get back to Subang Jaya and spent the whole ride back, packed like a sardine in an overcrowded coach ,swaying dangerously without a safety strap to hold and worrying if I would get pick-pocketed. I felt like some third world citizen where cattle and humans all ride in the same vehicle and we just SQUEEZE in whatever tiny space we can find, no worries about safety or comfort as long as we get to the destination. Just another day in paradise huh...
Urgh..I'd meant to spend the time typing a nice food post but ended up ranting about KTM. Well, just to console myself. My parents brought me out to breakfast before sending me off. Pictures for you:-
Update done.
Now to bed.
Goodnight.
13 squeaked:
i want the yee mee....
typical example of public transportation in malaysia =)
Hey woaini_87. It's time for foodtrip to ipoh!!!. :P
Yes kenwooi.you're so correct. :(
I hate KTM. Slow and crowded.
At least its not delayed when you are rushing to work/school! XD I always kena when I'm in a rush to college =(
Train transportation is for people who enjoys with his/her time. :P
@jfook-lets start a club. :P
@Vin Tsen Gan-sighh...i never take ktm when i am rushing. i know SURE will be late. :S
@SonnyKazu-OMG..haha!!!i can't imagine myself enjoying ktm. :P
yeah hate it always late when rushing to meeting friend that why I some time have to take taxi go to the place
Hi M-Knight. Yes..if i want to take ktm, I'd allocate like at least 2 hours. :S
Try and go back with bus next time perhaps? cuz temporarily buses stops at Bukit Jalil and it's a little bit better than Pudu in my opinion.
yeah....the problem that still waiting for the solution....
i always facing the problems also
@S.Sammeh
well,KL central is still the most convenient for me. I did consider but i guess i'm stuck with KTM. :(
@hazman
i wish they'd buck up and solve it quick. so many ppl rely on ktm. They are being unfair to us, the people.
@kisahsensasi
wonder when we won't have to anymore ya. :(
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