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Apology After Japanese Train Departs 20 Seconds Early (bbc.com)

Posted by msmash on from the setting-an-example dept.

Several readers share a BBC report: A rail company in Japan has apologised after one of its trains departed 20 seconds early. Management on the Tsukuba Express line between Tokyo and the city of Tsukuba say they "sincerely apologise for the inconvenience" caused. In a statement, the company said the train had been scheduled to leave at 9:44:40 local time but left at 9:44:20. Many social media users reacted to the company's apology with surprise. "Tokyo train company's apology for 20-second-early departure is one of the best things about Japan," a user wrote. The mistake happened because staff had not checked the timetable, the company statement said.

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  1. Re:Appology Accepted by DontBeAMoran · · Score: 5, Funny

    Hello,

    I represent a Canadian supplier which has no contract with you at the moment.

    We apologize for not being one of your suppliers.

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  2. Re:Here in Denver by TWX · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm surprised. I mean, how do you make out what the operator is saying over the static and the noise?

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  3. Re:Appology Accepted by boudie2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    As a Canadian I would like to apologize for the previous apology.