Perhaps it's a sign of the times that London's Tube Drivers are to be given a book of poetry to ease the cares of stressed travellers on one of the world's busiest transport networks. Many think this would be a nice way to make the morning commute run a little smoother but the scheme has also been highly criticised for taking some seriousness out of an official body.
My opinion is firmly routed in the first camp and in an effort to ease the concerns of some critics I've complied a list of my favourite quotes from London Underground drivers that have been heard on Tube. Any of this naturally occurring banter would have cheered my day up no end
Here are my favourites:
"Beggars are operating on this train. Please do NOT encourage these professional beggars. If you have any spare change, please give it to a registered charity, failing that, give it to me."
"Your delay this evening is caused by the line controller suffering from E&B syndrome: not knowing his elbow from his backside. I'll let you know any further information as soon as I'm given any."
"This is Knightsbridge Station. All change here for My Fayed's little corner shop"
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I do apologise for the delay to your service. I know you're all dying to get home. Unless of course, you happen to be married to my ex-wife, in which case you'll want to cross over to the Westbound platform and go in the opposite direction."
For many more like this, check out The London Paper's list
Happy Travels!
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