Mr. Minister,

I often travel by train, of course much more often than you. Therefore, at least for the summer period, I allow myself to make two financially advantageous offers and suggest you choose the best of them.

The first is to restore third-class carriages. Now they are insultingly called “first class” and paid as such, which discourages you from traveling. After one train ride, many prefer the car, creating traffic jams and accidents (I suspect this also applies to transport). Today’s first-class carriages (old, dilapidated, with red and dirty upholstery, unwashed windows, no tables and, most importantly, there is no air conditioning) will, if properly priced, i.e. for 3rd class, attract innumerable travelers, thus bringing financial benefit to the ministry. As far as your benefit is concerned, it will be a reduction in abusive language about the CFR and the Transport Minister personally, who are now rich and full of fantasy. I can’t afford to reproduce any.

The second offer is even more profitable. Increase the prices of cars without air conditioners by renaming them sauna. Bath lovers at 60-80 degrees will immediately understand that this is a “2 in 1” service, i.e. you can have a sauna and travel at the same time. Of course, you will have to install a shower cabin at the end of the car, but the price of the ticket (1st class plus a sauna) will cover the investment.

As for me, unfortunately I cannot choose the second option. For medical reasons, the sauna is forbidden to me. No joke, Mr. Minister, during my trip Bucharest – Brasov, train IR1645, car 3 (1st class), price 77 lei, I got sick due to heat and lack of air (windows do not open, due to construction). It was noon, 40 degrees outside. But you know, I’m not thinking only about myself: I was impressed by your employees, controllers. They didn’t stop in Brasov, but they still had “good” hours to make it to Tirgu Mures. They were in their wet blouses and were also taking some of the above insults. You should pay them at least a risk bonus. What will happen, minister, if a heart patient or a conductor dies on the train? Who is in charge? Will you find, according to tradition, the Peacock Tick? Read the whole article and comment on Contributors.ro