Have you travelled in the Delhi Metro? Have you been to
Rajiv Chowk metro station during the office hours? Well then you know exactly
what I mean. Well to begin with, what is wrong with us? Yes, you (with the
fingers pointing at you). Where does our common sense go when we are travelling
in the metro?
Please make way for passengers to de-board the train before
you push your way into the coach.
Ever heard of that?
Someone should video shoot this stuff man. You behave like
getting into the train is the one last chance the human race has to save
themselves from destruction. And there is never a next metro. What if you
choose to take the next one? If that is no better, wait for the next one. You won’t
get sacked from your job. But well yea, your cab wala might leave from the
metro station sharp at 10. If that’s the case, please leave your house 10
minutes early.
It’s always someone ‘piche’ (behind) who pushes you forward.
It’s always that invisible someone. And it’s quite entertaining I must confess
to see people get into a tiff cuz of the previous mentioned act or for having
held the hand support and hence disturbing their equilibrium. (Man, we are
fighting for some space to keep our feet on the floor of the metro). And then
those namunaes who think its heroic to put their bags or themselves in between
the train doors when its just about to close so that they can get in. Do you
realize that each time you do that, the train doors open and close again hence
leading to a short delay in the services and hence affecting the entire line?
And ladies with heels, please watch your feet, god will
bless you.
It bloody hurts.
Its quite shameful to realize that we need a guard at each
gate of the train to bring in some order. And have you seen him bang at the
doors to get your attention and some order? Please note that it just shows how
atrocious and ill-mannered we are.
The other day a girl fell in between the little gap that’s
there between the platform and the train. All because of us. If it wasn’t for
the guard who immediately lifted her, it could have turned out quite serious.
And I am sure such incidents keep happening.
Well, DMRC should take the necessary actions but the basic
problem here is US- the 17 million residents of the city. We are just too many
in number (a lot of us with quite some baggage too).
So it is on us to act like a civilized crowd.
Act sensible, allow passengers to get off first, not block
their way, not push about and be patient, watch your temper and words and have
yourself a pleasant journey and let others have one too.
A fellow passenger
