Bothered by leaves on the line? They can really mess up your train journey, can’t they? But why do they cause problems? Surely they’re only leaves? Soft, floaty leaves – how can they harm a big, butch, intercity train?
If only we knew, then we wouldn’t feel so frustrated. We wouldn’t mind late trains because we’d understand.
Fortunately, help is at hand in the form of a leaflet, produced by Network Rail and a couple of train operating companies, called The Challenge of Falling Leave. This brings to life such concepts as “carbonisation”, “Sandite” and “Low Adhesion Training” in a simple, pocket-sized guide that every commuter will cherish.
The back page even features a helpful rundown of some of the most common leaves, so never again will you have to wonder “Is that a sycamore I see before me?” as you stare impotently out of the window of a stationary carriage.
No matter what leaves they are they are always the wrong type, like the wrong type of snow we seem to have….
Agh, I feel a bout of homesickness coming on…is there any way you could pick up a spare copy for me and pass it on at the next Scottish blogs meet? Sadly, I won’t be around in the UK until well into next year by which time they probably won’t be available any more 🙁
I think I’m still banned from this site. Also i don’t know if leeds to wakefield counts as commuting…
However I have one of the treasured pampflets and its a joy. a real joy. in facts its like the bible. you can just dip into it in times of trouble.