The MRT Breakdown

In the picture, the train has broken down inside the tunnel and the passengers are being evacuated. I can see the staff in bright vests holding torchlights and guiding people along the walkway beside the tracks. The commuters are walking in a single file and holding the railing, and nobody appears to be pushing or running. What I also noticed is that some students are helping an elderly passenger, which shows they are staying calm even though the situation looks stressful.

This reminds me of the time our family was on the way to the airport for a holiday and the expressway was completely jammed because of an accident. My father kept checking the time and my mother started worrying that we would miss the flight, so my sister and I stayed quiet and let them think. In the end we arrived just before the counter closed and had to run to the gate. After that, my family always leaves an extra hour for any journey that really matters.

I would try to stay calm and think clearly. The first thing I would do is inform an adult or the station staff and ask how long the delay might be, because guessing only makes the panic worse. Then I would call my parents or the school to explain the situation, since letting them know early gives them a chance to help. Panicking would not make the train move faster, so I feel the most useful thing is to communicate and then follow the staff's instructions.