Some journeys can never be forgotten.It reverberates in our mind again and again.I had such an experience---the memory of my firdt train journey.Last year my school had organized an excursion to Allahabad in U. P and thus I got an oppertunity to travel in a train for the first time.
The excursion group consisting of thirty students and seven school staff.we got accomodation for the night in a hotel close to the railwaysation.we reached the station at 5.00am.
Our train, the North-East express already on the main platform.Our guide was quick to find our berth.We boarded the train and quickly occupied our places.At 6.00am whistle blew and the train began to move.I was begining my maiden train journey.A thrill of exitement ran through my veins.I sat by the window an looked at the passing scenery.within minutes we crossed the brahmaputra river.It was a facinating sight to see the bridge with its numerous pillars and coloumns.Thereafter, numerous rivers, bridges,evergreen paddy fields,enchanting tea gardens,vast plains, villages,roadside shops etc,sped before our sight.In the late afternoon we reached new Jalpaiguri station. Which is the gateway to Dharjeeling and sikhim.some of us got out of the train to have a look at the station.However we have to rush back quickily as the train started moving.Tje wonders of the big station had distracted as and we didn't realise how quickily time had passed.
The onword journey from NJP station was a thrilling experienceas our train inched its way through the enchanting gangetic palins offering us wonderful sights of lush green fields groves of fruit trees, straight roads, tiny cottages,huge factories, busy towns and numerous stations.In the evening we visited the pantry car which was at the end of train.we had to go through several compartments. In most compartments people were talking, reading, and playing cards.children were running about and enjoying themselves.Many people were seen dozing away, while some were engaged in heated debates.At 8.30 pm our dinner was served.After dinner we continue to gossip.Many couldnt sleep.It was our first nigjt in a train.I was too tired after the eventful day. I retired to the berth and slept of quickily.
The shouts of tea vendors wake me up early morning. At first I was confused. I didn't know were I was.Slowly I realised that I was in a train on my way to Allahabad.Finally we reached Allahabad station.
After a quick breakfast, we packed our belongings and got ready to get down.At 7.30 am we reached our destination. Taking our belongings we jumped out of the train. As I walked past the train, i looked back and ssaid goodbye to the train.which had brought me to my destination.Thus ended my first train journey.
