I saw karma happen today

The train in from the city was late. These things happen – and the driver was going faster, trying to make up time. As we left one station, the driver went on the PA and said something like this:

Good afternoon, passengers. I’d like to apologise for the fact that we’re running a bit late. The train that was supposed to make up this service was defective – the driver got a severe electric shock from the accelerator, so they had to take the train out of service. And to the gentlemen who was gesturing emphatically at his wristwatch as we pulled into the last station, it’s fourteen minutes after four PM. Hope that clears it up for you, sir.

Now for the karma part. Just after that announcement, I looked out the window and saw a family – parents, grandparents, and two little kids – smiling and waving at the train as we went by.