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Experience Of Riding A KTM Commuter And LRT

31 Aug 2010 2 Comments

by Saru-chan in Blogs, Entertainment, Secret Memories, so called "Uncategorized" Tags: Commuter, Experience, KTM, LRT, People, Public Transport, Rides, Trains

In my experience in ridding a Malaysian Commuter and LRT  is like ..

Being A Part-time Pole Dancer :

It just so happens that there is a few poles lined up in the commuter train where you will have to grab hold on to it so that you can prevent yourself from tripping and falling or bumping into other people while you stand if there is no seats. To the engineer’s entertainment , the poles are placed infront a row of seats infront and at the back of you , so when you stand , you feel like some effing pole dancer. Not to forget those kinky “rubber straps” for you to swing about.

Going Through A Group Date :

The seats are made in such a way that when you seat next to a person , you will definitely brush against the person who is seating next to you and you are so close that ur shoulders rub against theirs, in addition , all the seats will make you face another person infront of you.

Being A Hunter :

If you are traveling long distance , the moment someone leaves a seat , your eyes will automatically dart towards that empty seat. Having an empty seat in a commuter is a blessing.

Having Free Slim Wrap Sessions :

The KTM is always filled with people , squeezing inside might get you to loose some Kg’s

Worst Thing That Happened To Me During Peak Hours :

It just so happened that the Commuter train slowed down and stopped one station before my drop off point. Everyone in the  coach sat/stand in there for 30 minutes  like some dumbfounded crowed – waiting for the door to close and move  to the next major station . After 30 minutes has passed , there was an announcement through the speakers telling us that the KTM has spoiled.

The AGONY !!! wasted 30 minutes for nothing!!! .. Everyone got out and the crowd is filling the platform until there was only 3 quarters left of walking-breathable space.

We waited for the next KTM train to come which took about 10 minutes . When it came, everyone rushed and crammed at the waiting line .

I dont really know if the person driving the KTM is trying to make a fool of us , because the KTM went backward and forward for 5 minutes and caused the crowd waiting at the doors to move with the KTM back and forth like idiots . After 5 minutes of “line dancing” the KTM did not open it’s doors and went away … leaving the 100+ of passengers disappointed.

We waited again for 20 minutes for the next KTM .

This time a KTM came, but it is the OLD version that has one sided doors for each coach !! DAMMIIT !!!! so imagine about 50+ people on each side try to fit in a single traffic door !!

Lucky I was near the front of the crowd .. then it came … GAAAAAH!!!!!!!!!! I was squished and raped from all directions…

For the next 15 minutes , Thank goodness it was only one station away  .. but it felt like ages !! because I was STUCK IN A COACH FULL OF GUYS !!!!!!!!!!! ONLY GUYS . Disappointing no?

THE SMELL was soooo bad , it made my eyes watered and everyone was squished up like sardines !! there was limited spaces to hold on to something.. so when the KTM comes to a halt or shakes.. you will end up bumping into someone or stepping on their feet.

When I got out of the KTM .. I think nearly most of my skin is no longer a virgin and has been touched by races across the world..unintentionally.

WOW ~~ Talk about GLOBALIZATION !! O.O”"

I’am proud to say that  I SURVIVED THIS SHIT !

Acting A Part In A Horror Movie :

There was once I was at the KTM station at 11 night . Amazingly , the station still has a few living souls(I can even count with my fingers) waiting and sitting by the bench .

The light was really dim , and only one person sit on each bench with their faces all dimmed out .

I stood there for 20 minutes for the next KTM to come and suddenly few of the lights went out !!! I did not freak out , but I made sure that those few “Living souls/people”  remains quite a distance away from me.

Finally the KTM came , Bloody-hellll …. it is the old one again … with one door , but I dont have to get squished this time.

While sitting in the KTM .. there was quite a number of people .. and they all look very tired-suspicious and rugged looking .

Suddenly , the KTM came to a sudden halt and all of the lights went out !!!!! everyone sat in silence with their handphones illuminating the darkness , while I sat with fist clenched , waiting for movements.

Lights was turned back on and the KTM starts to move again , my eyes searched frantically of any missing person that was sitting infront  or beside me . Yes.. I know , I also pay close attention to who is sitting near me and also the amount in one coach . What ..? its late at night , I’m not going to take risk.

I got out and faster made haste for the next interchange… PHEW… freaky.

I got to thank my friend Christopher for being so concerned, he made sure that I was back home safely by monitoring his phone-telling him whether I reached the interchange or not ,  and he ask me to give him a secondary contact in case anything happens.

I tell him , ” By 12:00 midnight , If I dont sms/call you , keep on calling my phone until I pick up , If you cant get me – Immediately call the secondary number(My sis/mom/home number) and get help.”  .. So by 12:00 I must tell him that I’am “OK”  . I really suggest people who are traveling near midnight or late at night , it is advisable to have a friend that monitors your movement .

I know I’m a guy and I have to be macho and all that .. but this world is filled with sick-psycho people , If you want to live longer and survive. Take precautions even if you are big and strong -Don’t be stupid.

Going Through A Mourning Session :

Whats with the atmosphere is public transport ?? , everyone just seem so moody with their upside-down smiles… and frowns. With their combined moody-ness that stank the whole atmosphere with constant moody feelings .. it made me moody somehow.

If friends are with me , things tend to be different because we might me the only “jakuns” smiling and laughing  or chatting.

End.

There is actually alot more of things that I could write up here because if you take the KTM/LRT or public transport often , you can observe alot of funny things.

Want to know more? take public transport..

But after reading this blog post , I dont think you want to step into one at all ..

The only good thing is that it is EXTREMELY cheap to travel long distance using public transport , compared to personal vehicles.

-Saruchan-