Train Strike: Finding Another Way to the Airport

Wait, why is everyone just standing around?

Hmm, that's weird. Our train's disappeared from the screen.

Oh no. Did that announcement just say strike?

I think so. All regional trains are cancelled today.

Ugh, seriously? Our flight leaves at two fifteen!

Okay, don't panic. We've still got about three hours.

Three hours sounds fine, but the airport's miles away.

Let's ask someone who actually knows what's going on.

Excuse me, is there any way to get to the airport?

I'm afraid all trains are off until tomorrow morning.

But we're running a replacement bus service.

Oh, thank goodness! Where does it leave from?

Just outside the main entrance, every thirty minutes.

Well... to be honest, the queue is already enormous.

Really? How long are we talking, roughly?

You might not get on for an hour or so.

An hour? We can't afford to wait that long.

If I were you, I'd share a taxi with someone.

I've just checked the ride app. Prices have tripled!

You're kidding! That's more than our flights cost!

Wait! Those two behind us are going to the airport too!

Perfect! If we split a taxi four ways, it's affordable.

Ugh, this traffic is barely moving.

Relax, the driver says he knows a shortcut.

Bag drop closes in forty minutes, though!

We'll make it. We'll just have to run.

Phew! We made it with ten minutes to spare!

Honestly, I thought we'd be sleeping at the station.

Next time, we're checking for strikes before we travel.

Deal. And next time, we're leaving way earlier!