The breaking news would be if a construction project actually finished when it was originally scheduled to finish. It's as rare as an Amtrak train running on time.
Actually most short distance Amtrak trains are on time, probably not a great example, but good urban legend.
Well, I'm sorry I don't live in right places, but I've had many experiences with Amtrak trains running ridiculously off schedule. My daughter and son-in-law recently took an Amtrak train from NYC to Charleston, W.Va. and it was over two hours late. My wife and I once took an Amtrak train from Pittsburgh to NYC and it was very late as well. So, please don't lecture me on Amtrak. I'm so pleased that they are able to do "short distances" with some degree of credibility. Overall, it's a national shame.
I tend to agree with you, and certainly didn't intend to lecture, but you did
Well, you called what I said an "Urban Legend." It seemed like you were lecturing me and saying that I was out of touch. I apologize if I overreacted to your comment. I'm sitting here at home with a sprained ankle from a slip on the ice yesterday and I'll admit to being a little edgy.
No problem. I spend a lot of time in California and the local Amtrak trains do a great job. Just yesterday, I was at the Santa Barbara station the Coast Starlight came in 13 minutes late after traveling 1274 miles from Seattle. Pretty amazing. I'm with you on what we all have experienced on the long hauls, and trains make a lot less than what they cost and have tremendous subsidies from the taxpayers. Anyway, that's another story altogether.
Sorry to hear about your injury, hope you have a quick recovery!