Although traveling by air is the fastest way to move from
places to place while traveling by car is convenient and comfortable and traveling by bus is the cheapest, not
one of them can be compared to the unique experience trail travel could give.
Trail travel might not be the most popular way people move.
This could be because of the length a trip could take compared to air traveling. Another reason could be the
monotony of sights that might bring boredom to passengers. Another could be the price one single train travel
could cost compared when taking a bus. All these contribute to the decreasing popularity of train travel but it
does not mean that train travel is not good at all. In fact, with a little wit and personal creativity, one
could enjoy train travel.
1.
Expect to travel for long hours. In this way, you
don’t have to look at your timepiece regularly or ask a crew with the most annoying question you also would not
want to hear: “Are we there yet?” Keep in mind that if you are travelling inter-state, train travel could take more
hours than driving your own car at your own phase. And sometimes, train schedules are not met so you don’t have to
nag every crew with the train schedule.
2.
Relax and enjoy the scenery. If you are traveling
during daytime, you could see sights that might not be possible to see if you are traveling by plane, bus or car.
Try to enjoy the scenery. You can even bring binoculars to help you see more views closer.
3.
If you are a reader, this is the best time to read.
Trains are more stable than bus. So, if you would like to read without controlling the motion of your hand with the
book, the train could provide you with stability. Bring a book of your favourite author. You can also consider
finalizing your report if you are going to present it on meetings.
4.
If you are not into sightseeing and reading, you can
listen to your favourite music on your mobile phone. Be sure to carry head phones/ear phones so that your enjoyment
does not annoy your fellow passengers.
5.
Be friendly and polite. If a person asks favours
from you, be more than willing to do it. Train travel would offer you new acquaintances and
friends.
6.
Do not intrude other people’s business in the best
way you could. Respect other people’s privacy.
7.
Talk to the crew nicely. Although they would not
throw you off the train if you shout to them, doing such is not proper. They are well trained and very friendly, be
nice to the crew.
8.
Take time to meet other people. Since you expect to
be on the train for several hours especially if you are travelling inter-state, you won’t be doing so much. You can
roam around the train and meet other people. This is the best time to have someone to talk to.
9.
If in case you are travelling with your children,
make sure you provide them with lots of activities. Bring along activity books, quiet toys, colour pens, crayons,
papers, reading material, colouring books, and video games. In this way, you keep them
entertained.
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