A woman recounted her intense journey through Bengaluru’s traffic while trying to catch a train
In the caption accompanying the video, she summed up the experience with humour: “19 km. 3 hours. And approximately 17 emotional breakdowns in between. She said she was not someone who could handle such a journey every day and had, over the last 10 years, tried to live within five kilometres of her workplace.
By the time they reached the station, the train was being announced for platform number two. “At one point I had already accepted that the train was gone and Bangalore had won. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru Stay updated with the latest Bengaluru news.
The woman said she started from Electronic City around 5pm to catch a 7pm train from Krishnarajapuram station, despite knowing that the train was already running two hours late. She said the 19km journey took more than three hours, leaving her and her fellow travellers convinced midway that they would miss the train. The worsening traffic led them to consider turning back, according to her account. “We were like head on head with the train kind of,” she said, recalling how their journey and the train’s progress seemed to be racing against each other. She said they rushed out of the cab with their suitcases and ran up and down the stairs to reach the train. “We had to travel and that’s why we were running as if we were running for our life,” she said. She said it was only after they boarded the train that they were able to relax. She added: “Peak Bangalore traffic really said, ‘You wanted a peaceful journey? “Hopefully I can do it,” she said, referring to continuing to stay close to work. “whatever I complain about Bangalore I still love you Bangalore,” she said.
BENGALURU: A woman’s frantic three-hour journey to cover just 19km through peak-hour Bengaluru traffic has drawn attention online after she shared a video recounting how she raced against time to catch a train to Kerala. Heavy rain in Bengaluru further worsened the traffic, stretching what should have been a short journey into a three-hour ordeal. However, they noticed that the train was being held up at some stations, giving them a chance to still make it. One train to catch. But somehow… SOMEHOW… I made it. ” she wrote. She also hoped for better transport and road infrastructure in Bengaluru, while ending on a softer note about the city. Download the TOI App.
Not today.’” The experience also left her expressing admiration for people who make long daily commutes through Bengaluru’s traffic.
The woman said the journey was particularly important as the upcoming long weekend meant getting another ticket to Kerala in the next three days would have been difficult.