Published 22:09 IST, August 16th 2019
TFL employee makes epic boxing-style train announcement, becomes an internet sensation
A Transport for London (TFL) employee working with Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has become an internet sensation for his unique way of announcement.
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A Transport for London (TFL) employee working with Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has become an internet sensation for his unique way of announcement.
In a video that is making the rounds online, several passengers waiting for the train at Bank Station in London are suddenly taken by surprise as the PA system makes the announcement. The announcer starts off by welcoming passengers to a so-called main-event, which in this case, is the train which is about to enter the station. Moreover, the announcement details the train sound nothing short of a boxer or a wrestler making his way towards the ring. The hilarious incident was captured by a passenger present at the station. Watch the video here:
What is funnier is that the announcer asserts that the train is on time:
"Always on time, with zero delays." he can be heard saying.
Later, he also addresses the train as undefeated and undisputed, which sounds something straight out of a boxing championship. The train, in particular, is DLR Lewisham. By this time, the passengers are all cracked up and the announcer concludes by saying:
"Lets get ready to trrrrraveeeelllll!"
Netizens soon started to wonder who the person was. The video soon became viral among the Twitteratti and the announcer soon became famous. Hus Ragip is the person behind the famous announcement. Netizens cannot stop talking about it and Ragip has become a household name ever since the video became famous. Read some of the reactions below:
16:20 IST, August 16th 2019