Train Rolling Down the Line

People from my hometown might be surprised to read that on most days, I do not hate the New Jersey Transit. This might be an unpopular sentiment; I've listened to rant after rant about the service, rising ticket prices, and delays. I've participated in a few, as well.

Perhaps I'm having one of those glass half-full days. 

All complaints aside, the Transit makes travel extremely easy, particularly to New York (and even Philadelphia, if you're okay with the quick transfer). Sure, the train rides seem to get longer with every passing day, but I will take length over no ride at all. 

Plus, the Transit even provides busses that have routes throughout the area and make several local stops. I have never taken any of these busses, but I frequently see them on the road. It's nice to know the option exists. 

The Transit also provides shuttle services to the train station, for those who are either unable to get a ride or who don't have a parking pass (since the waiting lists are so long). Again, I have never utilized this service, and I don't think that I ever will, but I have to appreciate that such amenities are provided by the transportation system. 

I suppose I am just feeling particularly fortunate today. The train station is located in my town, merely a seven minute drive from home, making it particularly easy to make the train, even when I am running late. They've upgraded the ticket booths, so running credit cards no longer takes as long, and there is a comfort I find at the station, even on days when I am a more disgruntled traveler. 

Thank you, NJ Transit, for enabling me to travel with ease - most of the time.