# Metrolink connection problem: Can this be blamed on the conductor I asked? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [June 18, 2016, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721 "2016-06-18T18:34:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/21 "2016-06-21T10:24:05Z")
If being a “victim” makes you feel better, more power to you. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/22 "2016-06-21T11:00:25Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > It does if I can get some satisfaction out of it. I’m not going around looking for this conductor with a sockful of wet sand. What does satisfaction look like? Also, what’s in Riverside that you couldn’t find in Gardena? ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/23 "2016-06-21T11:11:23Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > Should the conductor bear blame for this? Poor conduct on the part of the conductor. If the train should jump the track, do you want your money back? ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/24 "2016-06-21T11:24:21Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > It does if I can get some satisfaction out of it. I’m not going around looking for this conductor with a sockful of wet sand. What satisfaction can you get because he made a simple error? It inconvienced you and that’s too bad, but have a little human compassion for goodness sake. Apparently the schedule just changed and it’s obvious he made a mistake. You don’t need to blame him to get over it. ---
**Author:** ![Asimovian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/asimovian/32/172_2.png) [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/25 "2016-06-21T13:19:18Z")
You still haven’t said what made you think, prior to speaking to the conductor, that the schedule was going to be conducive to your needs to begin with. ---
**Author:** ![kanicbird](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/5f8ce5/32.png) [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/26 "2016-06-21T13:25:58Z")
Fault is God’s as He made humans imperfect and capable of making mistakes. You and your conductor was just working as designed, so rejoice you both are functioning properly and wait for human software upgrade 2.0. ---
**Author:** ![wonky](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wonky/32/393_2.png) [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/27 "2016-06-21T13:50:53Z")
I find that quite often the question we ask is not the question we think we are asking, so the answers we receive are not the answers we are seeking. ---
**Author:** ![Spiderman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spiderman/32/230_2.png) [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/28 "2016-06-21T14:06:50Z")
> [@kayaker](#): > > If the train should jump the track, do you want your money back? Wait a sec, I thought that money-back guarantee was only good on the Chicago line? ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/29 "2016-06-21T14:08:30Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > I find that quite often the question we ask is not the question we think we are asking, so the answers we receive are not the answers we are seeking. Now, snatch this pebble from my hand. ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/30 "2016-06-21T14:29:09Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > What does satisfaction look like? > > Also, what’s in Riverside that you couldn’t find in Gardena? The lawyer I do paralegal stuff for, wanted me to take care of business at agencies in Riverside, specifically. ---
**Author:** ![Belowjob2.0](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Belowjob2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Belowjob2.0)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/31 "2016-06-21T14:52:14Z")
> [@nightshadea](#): > > only problem with getting wrong info is you can lose money as tickets fluctuate depending on commuter times and routes …it gets worse if you get stuck in union station over night as they kick you out since Amtrak owns it …and security will repeatly chase ya out as people try to sneak and hide out over night , LACMTA (Metro) owns it now. [L.A. County transit authority buys Union Station for $75 million](http://articles.latimes.com/2011/feb/25/local/la-me-station-20110225) ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/32 "2016-06-21T14:58:18Z")
Well, if this is something you get paid to do, and you don’t need to turn down an opportunity to earn money, learn how to use [this site.](http://www.metrolinktrains.com/tripplanner/) Unfortunately for you, the Metrolink’s schedule is set up more for people who live in Riverside and work in LA County than the other way around. ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/33 "2016-06-21T15:11:06Z")
> [@kaylasdad99](#): > > Well, if this is something you get paid to do, and you don’t need to turn down an opportunity to earn money, learn how to use [this site.](http://www.metrolinktrains.com/tripplanner/) > > Unfortunately for you, the Metrolink’s schedule is set up more for people who live in Riverside and work in LA County than the other way around. I’m not surprised. ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/34 "2016-06-22T19:30:12Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > Although I don’t know what he stood to gain by misleading me. :mad: > [@kanicbird](#): > > Fault is God’s as He made humans imperfect and capable of making mistakes. You and your conductor was just working as designed, so rejoice… What the conductor stood to gain was entrance into Heaven by following God’s will. God wanted you to be late so he made the conductor lie to you. Why do you not want the conductor to get into Heaven? :dubious: ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/35 "2016-06-22T23:10:05Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > from there to the “Rosa Parks” station (Blue Line connection); Why the quotes? Is it really named that or is that the nickname because people refuse to sit in the backs of the cars? ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/36 "2016-06-23T05:54:15Z")
> [@gigi](#): > > Why the quotes? Is it really named that or is that the nickname because people refuse to sit in the backs of the cars? I am not certain that this is the right name of the station, which is the transfer point between the Blue and Green lines. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/37 "2016-06-23T06:28:58Z")
> [@dougie\_monty](#): > > I am not certain that this is the right name of the station, which is the transfer point between the Blue and Green lines. > **[rail\_map.pdf](https://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/rail_map.pdf)** > > 665.03 KB Willowbrook/Rosa Parks ---
**Author:** ![JacobSwan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a6a055/32.png) [@JacobSwan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JacobSwan)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/38 "2016-06-23T12:11:02Z")
> [@jsgoddess](#): > > I find that quite often the question we ask is not the question we think we are asking, so the answers we receive are not the answers we are seeking. The first train from A to B can be very different from the first train at B from A. ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/39 "2016-06-23T15:32:47Z")
> [@JacobSwan](#): > > The first train from A to B can be very different from the first train at B from A. well, yea, the seats are all facing the opposite direction! ---
**Author:** ![dougie\_monty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/439d5e/32.png) [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721/40 "2016-06-23T21:49:53Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > [http://media.metro.net/riding\_metro/maps/images/rail\_map.pdf](http://media.metro.net/riding_metro/maps/images/rail_map.pdf) > Willowbrook/Rosa Parks Thanx 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metrolink-connection-problem-can-this-be-blamed-on-the-conductor-i-asked/757721.md?page=3)