Hello ,
I've survived my first train drivers' strike in Obertshausen.
That's the biggest negative about my new flat - I can't change between S-Bahn and U-Bahn, jump on a tram or even walk. I have the choice of a few buses and so the other week, that's what I had to use.
Thankfully I had time the day before to plan. I researched and found out the bus that I had used a couple of times went from Obertshausen right to the Frankfurt border where there was a tram stop.
If there was a problem with the trams, I could catch another bus to Bornheim and the U-Bahns (or I could even walk from Bornheim - Plans B and C).
The bad thing was the time I had to get up. I know someone who reads this is on the train at around 6:00 a.m. (😳). Although I'm up and active earlier than in the past, that's way too early for me!
Because the pressure was on, I was at the bus stop by about 6:15. At that stage the bus was quite empty.
I don't know if it was because of the strike, or if it's just normal for that bus at that time, but as we went along, if got fuller and fuller.
Not just 'comfortable' full, but really squashy (1) full - when you feel like a sardine (2) in a tin.
At each stop, people near the door would get off to let others behind them off and then get back on. And somehow more got back on than got off!!
It wasn't so bad for me - I had a seat. And I didn't have to try and push my way out, because I was going to be on until the last stop.
The trip took ages - over an hour.
Finally the bus trip was over and I got on the tram. That wasn't so bad, but a school group meant it was a bit fuller than it could have been.
Anyway, everything worked and I made it to work on time 😀.
Did the strike affect you ? Have you ever been squashed on public transport? I'd love to hear any stories....
See ya 'round,
Andrea
(1) squashy - when there isn't enough room
(2) sardine - a small fish that you can eat
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