The Daily Report

And back again to the world of the Central Subway. Yay. Not. So, today began with a trip on the Orange Line, which was not late, packed, or cold, and I therefore consider to be a success. Or maybe I was not paying attention to the train on account of a serious sleep deficiency. Getting up in the morning is not something I like, and it would be better if the day started at noon. Much less crowded on the train too. This afternoon, I went to Copley to go home, waited a short time, and boarded a North Station train, which did not get involved in the Breda Shuffle. 3417 was parked in its usual spot at the Charles crossover, but the lights were extinguished today, and as such no rollsign could be seen, if there indeed is one. After Boylston, I saw a two car train parked on the wall track, likely it had developed a problem and was put there out of the way. Then I saw a single Breda crossing on to the fence track near Park, going outbound, with no passengers and a 'No Service' sign, perhaps it had been split off for some reason, that also happened at Park a few weeks ago. Anyway, moving on, there was no train at the Brattle Loop platform, but reflection of a red light in the old portion of the loop station indicated that there was still a train parked further back. Oh well, they STILL haven't realized that using said loop would provide BETTER SERVICE. MBTA logic at work, with the pun intended. Afternoon OL trip was uneventful, though the sl'awn on the Commuter Rail made me glad I didn't decide to take it home today, as I would have been delayed by the general uselessness of the Purple Line. In other news, tomorrow's Daily Report will be the last before the holiday hiatus, though any trips will be documented if events warrant.

And so it goes, another day riding forever 'neath the streets of boston.