Today, like everyday, I got on the train heading back from my university campus in Preston. Usually, it takes 20 minutes. When I sat down, I realised it was a non-stop service to Glasgow and the doors had closed. It took me 7 hours by train and a lift from my best friend at 2 a.m. to get home. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I took the wrong train and didn’t realise it until it arrived in Aberdeen. Eight hours from where I was meant to go. FML
Today, I had to take the train from my hometown to my university for a very important meeting concerning my foreign exchange program. When I finally arrived, I noticed a Post-it on the door: "Meeting cancelled, sick". I basically made a 9-hour day-trip for a half-an-hour walk. FML
Today, I took a train to visit a friend and fell asleep for what felt like ten minutes. I woke up at the final stop with the carriage empty. The doors opened, I stepped onto the platform, and immediately realized I had no idea where I was or how I'd got there. FML
Today, I saw my train pulling into the station. I sprinted up the stairs and luckily made the train. I looked around and no one was in my compartment. I began to notice that the train was heading down some tracks I'd never been to. I got stuck on an empty train for 3 hours in the train garage. FML
Today, before setting off on my train journey I checked my booking. The (non-refundable) return date was a week later than I intended, and after buying a new ticket online, I was informed that I would be able to collect it in 2 hours. I leave in an hour. I'll have to pay three times to come home. FML
Today, after two and a half hours of travel, it was finally my stop on the train. I politely waited for a group of women to get off first. They took so long to move that the train doors closed. I shouted at one through the door to call the conductor. She watched and smiled as the train departed. FML
Today, I went to Uni. I woke up at six and got to the station as the train was leaving. I was congratulating myself on my brilliant skill when, as we passed the carpark, I saw I had left my headlights on. It later cost more for the lead to jump start my car than it would have to drive to Uni myself. FML
Today, my train was delayed, so I sprinted across the station to catch another one. I made it onto the train just before the doors closed. Then I looked around and realized I had boarded the exact same train I had just gotten off. FML
Today, the bus I needed to catch, that replaced the train I needed to catch, to get the flight home was full. I had to get a taxi instead. £140 to the nearest working train station. FML
Today, I went to a friend's "party". Everyone bailed but my friend didn't say anything, so it's just me and my girl. The train tickets alone cost £20. FML
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Yimpish 15
Keep that best friend
Mynamewontfi 40
That's why I act like a paranoid every day when taking the train. I always check more than once, inside as well as outside the train or by asking other passengers, to make sure I'm in the right train.
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noah_1234 24
That sucks
T_Seg_101 18
At least you got to go the scenic way...
Mynamewontfi 40
That's why I act like a paranoid every day when taking the train. I always check more than once, inside as well as outside the train or by asking other passengers, to make sure I'm in the right train.
itsalanis 25
Welp, I hope you took advantage of that moment and looked around if you haven't been there yet. And maybe you can go back there on some time off from university. :)
lysx84 24
I wouldn't be having a nosey around Glasgow at 2am!!
allyboss78 16
It's not that bad. Granted there's not much to do here at 2am other than go for a drink.
lysx84 24
Perhaps I'm bias, Edinburgh girl at heart. Don't have much love for Glasgow, though admittedly a night there is never dull!!
Magnoxidans 19
In those situations you could be angry, agitated etc. but in the end it's a great story - one that people around the world will be reading!
may14th 26
I did this before. I was 16 with a friend and we just got off the train to transfer to a different one and it was going northbound instead of southbound. Both our phones were dead, it was a bad night lol.
JeyBiscuit 14
Shucks OP,atleast you got home.Hopefully no more problems will occur like that.
Yimpish 15
Keep that best friend
crudeandrudeguy 29
No doubt. I wouldn't even do that for my wife... Lol
soulreaper12296 28
Apparently #12 is not only a shitty friend, but has the ability to be a shitty husband as well.
Delta_0DST 12
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alexish128 13
I feel bad for your wife #12. I hope if you ever need a ride that she leaves you there.
missoops 21
#12 won't be giving his wife a ride? If she sees this I hope she never gives him a 'ride' either ;)
talicaroxi 25
I managed to do this. I was going to Liverpool. they announced the incoming train as the liverpool train. I got on. and realised it was going to London. and that is how I ended up visiting Buckingham palace at midnight
thefmlman2011 37
I want to have mad chills with you! I've never been to liverpool before, and I'm from the UK originally, but I live in Australia now.
maroneuse 10
Look at the bright side... You have an awesome friend :)