Sometimes, unforeseen circumstances like train delays cause people to arrive late to work. In countries like Japan, lateness is taken so seriously that you can obtain a train delay certificate to prove it wasn't your fault.
This practice, while uncommon in many places, highlights the importance of punctuality and accountability.
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Photo via X (@_aidaans)
A viral post by LRT user Aida (@_aidaans) on X showcased a similar scenario in Malaysia. Aida shared a photo of a train delay slip she received from a RapidKL employee. The slip was verified by the employee on duty, as depicted in the accompanying picture.
On May 23rd, Aida's commute to work was disrupted due to a delay on the Kelana Jaya line. Her post gained renewed attention after another user shared it on the Reddit group r/Malaysia, sparking interest and discussions among the community.
"Today I learned that RapidKL issues train delay certificates upon request. Here’s mine, retrieved due to this morning’s disruption," Aida commented in her post.
#TIL that RapidKL issues train delay certificates upon request. Here's mine, retrieved due to this morning's disruption. https://t.co/uR1YNRtR0s pic.twitter.com/s2bk9yMDFw
— Aida A (@_aidaans) May 23, 2024
Such certificates can be incredibly helpful in mitigating the consequences of unexpected delays. We hope this helps others in similar situations.
