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    22 Reasons The Long Island Rail Road Is Hell On Earth

    "The 7:43 train to Penn Station is operating on time." STOP THE LIES.

    1. No passengers.

    2. The fares only go in one direction.

    3. Waiting at Penn Station is the worst.

    4. 90-minute delays are almost normal.

    5. At least you can rely on never getting to work on time.

    6. The view is abysmal.

    7. You will forever freeze, no matter the time of year.

    8. This guy.

    9. And this guy.

    10. And these guys on the weekend.

    11. You can never get comfortable.

    12. You know the lights are going to die when you're on this old piece.

    13. People who think it's okay to pee with the door open.

    14. You need to leave while it's still dark out to make it to work on time.

    15. This is what your Happy Hour looks like.

    16. This person spent more than $7,000 on the LIRR in 18 months.

    17. The happiest moment in your day is getting a full row to yourself.

    18. Standing room only nights.

    19. Equipment trouble happens way too often.

    20. This.

    21. This hardly even phases you anymore.

    22. Basically.