See it, Say it, Sorted.

London can be such a lovely place.

One very good thing about here is the transportation system. I know it’s not supposed to be something to gush about but like everything else, compared to insane Eko where I’m coming from….it’s positively glorious.

The bus routes are detailed and run on time, the buses themselves are beautiful, mostly double-decker contraptions with great features onboard such as induction loops, stop bells, voice prompts, disabled seating and so much more. It makes life so much easier to plan and move around. Moreso, when there are actually apps that can predict bus times and availability with great accuracy, there are street tools to report issues and the bus stops are well maintained.

The trains are my favorite part of London transport. The train stations here are honestly marvelously designed works of engineering. Most of them go so deep underground that most times cell receptions are unavailable. Tap in and out devices, Escalators, Signboards, signposts and billboards all make things seamless. The ease of directions and navigation is unmatched and as long as you’re able to read signs and have a good sense of basic directions, you should be okay. (I personally feel the English are obsessed with making sure you don’t get lost) Sometimes I think of all the crisscrossed routes and honestly marvel at how they’ve been able to achieve all this.

Travelling on London trains can be an experience. My current fave is the Jubilee line and it’s been something I tell you. It can get rowdy, especially during rush hours but the experience of everyone going their separate ways but huddled together so closely and in sometimes very close proximity is very ironic. Generally though, people are always polite and mostly well-mannered. I’m sure there are lots of stories about the tube and trains but my experience has been quite good.

The stations P.A system announcements are always fun to hear…especially their famous safety slogan "See it, Say it, Sorted" and also when you hear an obviously Nigerian voice blurting out “The train is now about to leave…Mind the closing doors…mind the closing doors”.😄😄

Its humbling to recall that other countries have even better facilities. I’ve been to Dubai and their own train stations and experience was out of this world. Makes you want to weep for Nigeria.

 

God dey.