Because it’s low stakes. You’re not missing a job interview. You’re missing a parade or a nap. That’s comedy gold.
Think about the psychology: You wake up on January 1st with a resolution to be more organized. Then you discover the 10 a.m. train isn’t coming. You laugh. You walk. You learn resilience.
Or you just stay home and eat leftover pizza. That’s also a train-less victory.
Quirky Fact #2: The Polar Express Paradox
Some cities run free trains on New Year’s Day. It’s like a gift from the transit gods. But it’s usually only in places like San Francisco or Chicago—and only during certain hours.
And here’s the paradox: free trains are packed. You’ll wait forever for a seat. The Sunday schedule makes it worse. Suddenly, free feels expensive in time and patience.
New Year Running - Scarborough North Bay Railway
But it’s an adventure. You’ll meet strangers. You’ll share a hangover. You’ll bond over the mystery of why the next train is “delayed due to signal problems.”
