write an essay on :A visit to a railway station
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A Visit to a Railway Station
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.
By: Nirbhik Viswas
I live in Delhi. It has a big railway station. I went to the station to receive my friend. He was coming from Punjab. I bought a platform ticket and went in. My friend’s train was late by forty minutes. So, I decided to take a look around.There was a huge crowd on the platform. At the windows of the booking office there were long queues of people. They were buying tickets for their journey. At enquiry window also there was big crowd.The hawkers were shouting at the top of their voice. They were selling food, tea, newspaper etc. Soon, I saw the train coming. My friend came out and he was very happy to see me. We came home in an autorickshaw.