Essex: Delayed rush hour commuters were told their trains had been held up because the sun was too bright.
Rail operator C2C said a train driver was held up at Laindon in Essex because he could not see in a mirror to check if anyone was getting in or out of carriages.
As well as causing hold ups to passengers on the train, those behind it on the line between Southend and Fenchurch Street in London were delayed for up to 30 minutes.
One puzzled commuter said: "This is the first time I've heard delays blamed on the sun - although I suppose it does make more sense UK trains would be less prepared for good weather than bad."
The rail company blamed the delays on a 'freak occurence' caused by the bright sun and the position of the mirrors on the platform.
2 comments:
its like that in texas all the time..when i pull into my alley to go park the truck if it's the right time the sun is setting and shines right down the alley and i cant see a flipping thing...even with my shades on i cant see..scary
Is that why you go through so many husbands ?
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