Let’s be honest. You’re not asking if trains are working. You’re asking if you can rely on them. The answer? No. Not even a little bit. But that’s the adventure, right? You load up your thermos, you wear two pairs of socks, and you accept that you might end up in Reading instead of Manchester.
And if you don’t want the adventure? Stay home. Eat leftover turkey. Watch a movie. The sales will still be there tomorrow, and the trains will definitely work then. Probably. Unless it’s a bank holiday. Then all bets are off.
A final, slightly serious thought
Look, I love the chaos. But I also love the people driving those trains on Boxing Day. They’re heroes. They’re working while you’re hungover, just so you can grab a discounted TV. If you do catch a train, say thank you. They’re the only reason any of this works at all.
So, are the trains working on Boxing Day? Barely. But they’re trying. And honestly, so are you. Good luck, my festive friend. May your connection be strong and your delays be short.
