Joe Henchman blogged earlier today on the impact of the financial crisis and AIG’s demise on transit agencies like the D.C. Metro system. So what would happen if a Belgian bank took over Metro? Thanks to Bablefish, we provide the necessary info for riders may need to learn a little Dutch (which is what a majority of Belgium speaks according to Wiki; Flemish = Belgian Dutch): “Wij zullen bewegen” – “We will be moving momentarily.” “overblijvende vertragingen” – “residual delays” “De trein ervaart mechanische moeilijkheden.” – “Train is experiencing mechanical difficulties.” “deur defect” – “door malfunction” “bus ongeval” – “bus accident” “slimme reis” – “smart trip” “De volgende liften zijn buiten dienst” – “The following elevators are out of service.”
