, Write a Factural Description on the
Topic Visit to a Railway station?
(80-100 words
write about when and which railway
station - conclusion - if you liked it
or not.
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Recently I went to the railway station after a long time. My father had to go there to receive his friend, who was coming to Delhi from Hyderabad. So, I went along my father to receive my uncle. There was a human sea all round and a great hustle and bustle everywhere. There were lots of cars, scooters, cabs and auto-rickshaws, waiting to pick-up friends, relatives and passengers. People were waiting at ticket windows to make last-minute reservations for their journey. Many others were crowding the enquiry window for whatever information they needed. Everyone seemed to be in a great hurry and the noise was deafening. After buying the platform tickets, we went in. Departure and arrival times of various trains were being announced on the public address system. The hawkers were shouting, trying to sell their wares. Then, there were the passengers, rushing from one platform to another, with porters carrying their heavy luggage. All this also added to the din. As soon as a train arrived at the platform, there was even more confusion. People wanted to get into the train before it had completely stopped. This caused some discomfort to those passengers who were waiting to get off. Everyone was shouting.
Ticket checkers were standing at the exit gates, collecting tickets. Other railway staff were busy making various checks on the train. Some others were busy in the brake van, loading luggage and taking it off. My uncle’s train was going to be 40 minutes late, so we found a place to sit and relaxed with cold drinks. Although it was very noisy, I think I had a good time at the railway station that day, watching all the activity and excitement.
Second type of answer.
Railways are the most preferred mode of transportation in the world. They provide quick and affordable means for travelling as well as transporting goods between faraway places. They are the nerves of a thriving economy of a country.
I got the chance to visit a railway station last week as I went there to welcome my grandparents who were visiting us for the weekend. As we reached the railway station, my father looked for a parking space to park his car while I stood in the queue near the entrance to buy platform tickets for us. Adjacent to me was a long queue of people in front of the ticket booking window. Some policemen also stood near the windows to keep a check on anti-social elements like pickpockets, thieves etc.
Before entering the platform, we looked up at the information board to check the platform at which my grandparent’s train was going to arrive. Lucky for us, the train was going to come on the first platform itself, so we would not have to walk far. There was a large crowd of passengers on the platform waiting for the arrival of their train. Some of the passengers were carrying cumbersome luggage while others seemed to be travelling with light bags.
There were some stalls and hawkers on the platform. They were selling food items and cold & hot drinks as well as magazines and books. I could see a few children pleading with their parents to buy comic books and funny papers.
Announcements were being continuously over the loudspeaker, informing the travellers about the train schedules. The pace at the platform suddenly picked up as the imminent arrival of the train was announced. Passengers lined up near the displayed compartment stops so that they can board in time. As the train left the platform, all the hustle and bustle calmed down.
Railway stations give us an insight into our society and culture. It is pleasant to see such a place where there is no discrimination between rich and poor.