Animosity and competition, often leading to accidents and property destruction, are run of the mill on Sodor. See story below.
Few public transportation systems have a spottier record than the railways on the Island of Sodor. Hardly a day passes without a mass derailing, loading system failure or significant delays. What is the reaction of the Island of Sodor Transportation Safety Board (ISTSB) to this chronic flaunting of safety and inherent waste in the system? At best, it turns a blind eye. At worst, it is complicit in the conspiracy.
The obvious place to look is at the top and by top I mean the man in charge, Topham Hatt. Or rather Sir Topham Hatt. What great achievement led to his Knighthood? Your guess is as good as mine. But royal connections might be the only way to explain a record of reckless management not simply going unchecked, but instead rewarded with track upgrades, additional engines and lengthy time spent off the job ferrying his wife around in the company car.
So many problems and yet 2008 will see a 7.3% increase in passanger fares and an almost 5% rise in cargo charges as well as new or renewed fees on peak hour travel. In this time of global climate change leading to major changes in how we all have to treat the environment we rely on, the coal fired equipment on Sodor, allowed to run wild with some engines known for their blase attitude towards posted limits, presents a cautionary tale. Sir Hatt, please embrace the responsibilities you have been given and change your evil ways!
The obvious place to look is at the top and by top I mean the man in charge, Topham Hatt. Or rather Sir Topham Hatt. What great achievement led to his Knighthood? Your guess is as good as mine. But royal connections might be the only way to explain a record of reckless management not simply going unchecked, but instead rewarded with track upgrades, additional engines and lengthy time spent off the job ferrying his wife around in the company car.
So many problems and yet 2008 will see a 7.3% increase in passanger fares and an almost 5% rise in cargo charges as well as new or renewed fees on peak hour travel. In this time of global climate change leading to major changes in how we all have to treat the environment we rely on, the coal fired equipment on Sodor, allowed to run wild with some engines known for their blase attitude towards posted limits, presents a cautionary tale. Sir Hatt, please embrace the responsibilities you have been given and change your evil ways!
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