That was the announcement that was heard about an hour ago while waiting for the evening train. I’m currently waiting along with probably 50-75 other commuters as we wait for word on when the train will arrive.

Unfortunately, there are no train officials here to give us a clue as to what kind of accident has happened, but the speculation is that there is some sort of car accident involving the tracks.

Of course that is just speculation based on nothing more that the message we heard earlier. Last time the train was delayed this long, an airplane had crashed on the tracks, and we had to wait for the tracks to be cleared.

So, really it could be anything. We’ll probably never know what caused the train delay, but I sure hope its something more exciting than a common fender-bender.

UPDATE: The southbound train finally arrived at 6:46PM but because of signal problems, we could only go 15 miles per hour. That we until we pulled into next station, where we were informed that someone on the train needed medical assistance, and we would have to wait for the ambulance to come. At 8:06PM we finally left the station, and I made it home at 8:46PM. So far this was my all-time longest train ride.

So I am treating myself to some Pollo Tropical tostones, along with my chicken and vegetable rice!

As you know from my previous post, my son is visiting this month, and it has drastically effected my morning commute.

Instead of taking the train to work, now I have to drive. So thats a good 1.5 hours on the road in the morning. So we both have to wake up around 6am, just to get out of the house by 7am. Drive for about an hour, to get to the YMCA, and then another half hour to get from the YMCA to work. I’ve only had to do it for 2 days so far, and its killing me.

I never thought I’d say this, but I wish the train stopped near the YMCA… I miss it.

And yes, this is the type of thing I think about with commuting. Sometimes I even scare myself… but then the voices tell me that it will be ok.

On a side note, I am posting this from the tri-rail train to West Palm Beach on my Samsung Blackjack Smartphone (AT&T). Isn’t technology great?

Periodically, I will be telling my tales from the train. There are loads of stories and experiences, and maybe I’ll throw in a picture or two when I can.