Every time I board a train I have a new and wonderful experience despite the fear and troubles (which almost always are). yes, there are discrepancies in the system compared to that of the developed countries but we can’t just complain. Can we? last time I boarded a train was yesterday from delhi to varanasi by shivganga in ac 3 tier. firstly excellent e ticketing facility. for one thing indian railways is laudable. IRCTC has done great job till now.talking about the journey, the train was immaculate, toilets were clean too. seat was comfortable and can’t complain about covers and mattress. and add to that it reached only half an hour late.
For a govt. corporation and the second largest employer in the world it’s a commendable job. let’s just not complain. we must see it ourselves too that things are in order and shape. do we keep the toilet seat clean ? do we not spit any where except the spittoons (don’t say there aren’t any). don’t we pull the chain unnecessarily. don’t we sometimes travel without ticket and bribe the TT our own way. don’t we throw wrappers everywhere to make it look colorful. don’t we play loud music inside the train. forget robbery, rape and murder and obviously throwing people out of the train. and the last but definitely not the least staring at women and foreigners. train is one of the cheapest and simpler mode of transport. I wont say safest. only if we control and check ourselves. don’t ask me how.