10 DC Metro Tips and Tricks Tip #6: Just catch the next one

Sometimes it is easiest to just wait for the next train. Photo by holstien_h (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Sometimes a train comes by is absolutely packed. You roll your eyes and consider how best to squeeze yourself in. Even though you walked to the front of the train, space is at a premium, and you just don't feel like dealing with so many people. Sometimes this is inevitable and unavoidable; there is a big event going on, or trains are spread too far apart.

On some occasions, however, you look up at the board and see that the next train is only 2 minutes away! It might just be worth the wait, for the chance that this next train will have some empty space. Your prospects will vary considerable depending on the cause of the crowd, but it often doesn't hurt to take the extra time to check.