Japanese Train Company Apologizes For Departing 20 Seconds Early
November 16, 2017
A train company in Japan has apologized after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early.
On weekday mornings a northbound train leaves Minami Nagareyama Station at precisely 9:44 AM. However, on November 14, the train left at 9:43:40.
Before the day was over, the Tsukuba Express management issued an official apology, posted to the company's website.
The statement reads (translated):
"On November 14, at approximately 9:44 a.m., a northbound Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company (main office in Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward, President & CEO Koichi Yugi) train left Minami Nagareyama Station roughly 20 seconds earlier than the time indicated on the timetable. We deeply apologize for the severe inconvenience imposed upon our customers."
It added that no customers had complained about the early departure.
Can Japan run all the public transportation systems in the world?
Dogs Are Forced To Wear The Things They Steal — And It’s Hilarious
Her Neighbor Invited Her To An Art Show — Then Asked Her To Wear One Specific Dress
Child Prodigy Discovers Butterflies Remember Caterpillar Life, And Pass Down Memories To Offspring
Dad's Birthday Card From His Son Is Actually An 'Online Review' — And It’s Perfect
When One Sister Lost The Use Of Her Hands, The Other Learned Pottery So She Could Paint
Rebel Cat Crosses US–Canada Border Daily And 'Smuggles' Goods
Little Girl Meets Cat On A Walk. The Sweet Moment Is Pure 10/10 Cuteness
Queen Bumblebee Learns Hive “Lock” Trick In Less Than 24 Hours In Fascinating Video
Bear Wanders Into Reporter’s Live Shot While She’s Covering A Bear Attack Story
Fiancé Proposes, Then Plays Voice Memo From Her Late Grandfather
People Are Stunned By What This High School Robotics Team Built
