A Journey I Have Recently Made/Enjoyed

Or, A Railway Journey

Or, A Journey by Train

A journey by train is pleasant for everyone because it saves one's time, money and energy. Moreover, it is safe and interesting. During the last winter vacation, I along with my parents made a journey by train from Dhaka to Chattogram to attend the wedding ceremony of my cousin.

We reached the station about half an hour before the departure of our train and bought tickets. The station offered a scene of great activities. Rickshaws, motor cars, etc. were coming to the station with passengers. Coolies were running behind them. There was a long queue before the ticket counter.

I managed to take my seat beside the window to enjoy the natural sights. At 7 a.m., the guard blew the whistle and the train started moving towards the destination and our journey began. The train first moved slowly, then it geared up quickly. Fresh wind began to enter the compartment. I began to enjoy beautiful sights. Every sight impressed me.

The paddy fields and other trees were very beautiful to look at. In the train, it seemed to me that we were not moving but the trees, houses and other things outside the train were moving backwards speedily. In fact, the train was moving but they were still. I was charmed by this. Some were gossiping, some were sleeping in the compartment. Hawkers were selling their goods shouting their unique voice.

We enjoyed gossiping with our fellow travelers. Our train touched at few big stations and we bought boiled eggs, bananas and green coconuts and also some magazines. When we were in Chattogram, we saw many hills which gave me much delight.

At last, the train reached Chattogram Railway Station at 1:00 p.m. We got down from the train and saw my cousin waiting at the station. He had come to receive us. He became very pleased to see us.

The journey by train gave me much pleasure and experience. I wish I could make it again. Its memory will last in my mind as long as I live.