10 Reasons to travel by train

"Trains on the Northern line are subject to delays due to vandalism. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

"Trains from Muldervlei to Cape Town is running 20 minutes late. We are sorry for the inconvenience."

These announcements are we I've become use to when I commute by train. It is very depressing and one often get the urge to take the car out of the garage and drive.

However perusing through one of the articles of My Line, Metrail's new commuter newsletter I came to appreciate the train services with all its shortcomings.

1. I am paying far less on travelling casts.
2. I wont get stuck in traffic.
3. There are no drivers cutting in front of me either.
4. I don't have to pay parking.
5. I save money on car maintenance and insurance.
6. TRAINS ARE MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY.
7. There is time to read the books I never got to finish at home.
8. I can check and reply to emails.
9. I can network with people.
10. I can chat to Metrorail on Facebook, Twitter and Mxit.