Finnish trains are what the UK could have if it gave a shit
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Finnish Trains Are What the UK Could Have If It Gave a Shit
Rivkah Brown: Picture this. You arrive at the train station, bags packed, ready for a six-and-a-half-hour journey across the country. Oops! You've forgotten to buy a ticket. Not to worry, you can get one at the station for the same day. It's £42.
You haul your bag into the carriage only to realise you're seated on the top deck, and you don't want to leave your luggage downstairs in case someone nicks your books and underwear. No problem, you can leave your luggage in the handy lockers, which come in three sizes. Nice!
You settle into your seat but within a few minutes, misfortune strikes again – you're receiving an important work call. You need to take it but you're too British to even contemplate whispering in the quiet carriage. It's your lucky day: there's a soundproof, air-conditioned booth between each carriage exclusively for taking phone calls.
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