“Veolia Transport apologises...”

There’s nothing like getting a text alert from the Auckland train service which reads “Attn Passengers. Major delays on Network. Please find alternative transport” on a Friday afternoon to make me glad to be working at home a lot right now (and especially today).

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Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 5:52 PM | NZ Miscellaneous

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    Andy Baird
    Commented on 4/17/2009 6:37 PM

    Too sweet eh! Just like good Indian ;).

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