Train journeys are quite exciting, interesting and comfortable too. The train is, in fact, one of the most comfortable and economical modes of travel for long distances. I have traveled to several places by train and made some of the best memories during these journeys. Those have been the most relaxing and thrilling journeys of my life. Watching villages, cultures, houses as you sped across the countryside, has always pricked my curiosity for better.
Long and Short Essay on A Journey by Train
Essay 1 (250 words)
Introduction
Shimla is a beautiful hill station but what is even more amazing is the train journey from Kalka to Shimla via the special toy train that runs on this route. The route it takes is just mesmerizing. Trip to Shimla is incomplete if one doesn’t travel by this train. So, we booked our tickets in advance to experience this much talked about the train journey as we planned our trip to Shimla.
Journey to Shimla by Toy Train
We went to Shimla last year during the autumn break. We traveled by bus to Kalka and from there we took the toy train to Shimla. I thought it would be like a usual train journey with some mountains and valleys in view but it actually turned out to be super thrilling and exciting. We were amid nature all through our journey. We didn’t just get the view of the mountains, valleys and the greenery around, we felt like being a part of it as the train went through the mountains giving the true feel of nature.
It was a 5-6 hours journey and I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. The route was full of tunnels and bridges that added to the experience. There were more than 100 tunnels and around 800 bridges on the route. I sat by the window all through the journey to take the outside view. We also stepped out of the train as it stopped at a station on the way. It was a small station and the train stopped for just about ten minutes.
I was accompanied by my parents and brother. They enjoyed the trip as much as I did. We traveled by the same train on our way back too.
Conclusion
This was indeed the best train journey of my life. I love being amid nature. This is the reason why I enjoyed it all the more. I really wish to go on this route again.
Essay 2 (400 words)
Introduction
I went on my first train journey when I was in 2nd standard. It was my maternal aunt’s wedding and we had to go to Dehradun to attend the same. As the news broke, there was joy and excitement all around. My mother began deciding the dresses she would wear at the wedding and my father started planning our travel. It was decided that we will be traveling by train with a few of our relatives. I was super thrilled about the journey as this was the first time I was traveling by train.
Planning the Train Journey
Train journeys are different from road trips. One needs to plan ahead to ensure a smooth journey. After looking at all the trains running on that route, my parents drilled down to the most suitable and convenient option. The tickets were booked days ahead of the trip. Our bags were packed and all the other necessary arrangements were made for the trip.
It was a night journey. We reached the railway station on time, settled ourselves and the train started within a few minutes.
Fun on the Way
We greeted our relatives as we settled ourselves for the long journey ahead. We were meeting many of them after months. So, there was a lot to talk about. I sat with my cousins and we planned to have a lot of fun on the way. They had brought a few games. We started playing an interesting board game.
After a few rounds of the game, my mother called us for dinner. The dinner served on the train was delicious. After having my dinner, I sat by the window. Since it was night there was nothing much to see outside however I enjoyed sitting in the corner hearing the noise of the running train. It was a different experience for me.
As everyone finished dinner, we decided to play antakshari. All our relatives joined us to play this fun game. We played antakshari for an hour and then it was time to sleep.
The middle berths were opened and soon everyone dozed off. I woke up early the next morning and was delighted to see the view outside. The green fields, the rising sun, and the range of hills that stood at a distance and the huts that came along the way – everything seemed just beautiful. This was the best part of my train journey.
Conclusion
All in all, my first train journey was super exciting and interesting. I loved every bit of it. The company of my cousins made it all the more fun.
Essay 3 (500 words)
Introduction
I have gone on many train journeys with my family as well as friends. Traveling by train is comfortable and enjoyable. I always prefer train journeys over road trips for the experience they offer. I have made great memories of these trips. While I have enjoyed all my train journeys, my train travel from Delhi to Goa is the closest to my heart.
The journey from Delhi to Goa
I went for a trip to Goa with my classmates when I was in the seventh standard. The trip was planned by the school. After much persuasion, my parents agreed to send me on the trip. Most of my friends also got the consent from their parents. We planned to do a lot of fun things on the trip.
Besides, site-seeing and having fun with friends on the trip, I was also excited about the train journey. The train journey from Delhi to Goa was for around one and a half-day. This was the longest journey I had ever gone on. I was really looking forward to it.
My parents dropped me to the station. They were a bit anxious as this was the first time I was traveling so far without them. My mother gave me last-minute instructions and I nodded obediently as I eagerly awaited the train. We left Delhi at around 5 in the evening. I sat by the window with one of my friends by my side.
Traveling with Friends
Traveling with friends is always fun. I had been to Jaipur, Nanital, and Shimla with my friends. All these trips were planned by our school. We traveled by train on all these trips and had a lot of fun on the way but none of them involved so much traveling. Most of these were overnight journeys. But on our trip to Goa, we spent one night and one and a half-day on the train.
I kept sitting by the window for the first two-three hours of the journey. I loved the view outside. As it started getting dark, I joined my friends who were playing dumb charades. We kept playing this game until it was time for dinner. After having our dinner, we chatted until late at night. We shared our experiences, narrated interesting stories and mimicked our teachers. It was all great fun. I slept comfortably at night and woke up late.
The breakfast was served almost immediately after I woke up. After having breakfast, I went and stood by the train door which was half-opened. The view outside was beautiful. I love nature and I can watch the trees, hills and water bodies for hours. It soothes and pleases my senses and offers a delightful experience.
I kept standing there for a long time. One of my friends joined me there. We enjoyed the view and spoke about our love for traveling and nature. During the rest of the day, we played games, had food and chatted with each other. We reached Goa at around 11 at night.
Conclusion
This train journey was an awesome experience. I enjoyed it thoroughly and made several beautiful memories on the way.
Essay 4 (600 words)
Introduction
Train journeys are economical, comfortable and fascinating. It is a complete experience in itself. While traveling by train, I am not eager to reach the destination, I rather enjoy each moment of the journey. I have made many friends during my train journeys and had several new experiences.
Advantages of Journey by Train
Train journeys offer numerous advantages. Some of these advantages are shared below:
- One of the main advantages of the train journey is the comfort and convenience it offers. Unlike cars, buses, and airplanes, you have the option to lie down and sleep while traveling by train. Overnight journey by train is thus much more convenient compared to that by car or bus. One can sleep comfortably through the night and wake up fresh.
- There is no restriction on the luggage. One can carry as much luggage as he wants while traveling via train, unlike the airplanes where a limit is set for the same.
- Trains have washrooms that make long journeys more convenient.
- One can study or work comfortably on a laptop during the train journey. Thus, the time spent in traveling can be put to productive use.
- Trains are quite economical as compared to cabs and airplanes. One can travel long distances at a nominal cost.
Disadvantages of Journey by Train
While train journeys offer a number of advantages, there are certain disadvantages attached to them too. Here is a look at these disadvantages:
- One of the biggest disadvantages of traveling by train is that one needs to plan the trip and get the tickets booked days before the journey. This is quite unlike traveling by car or bus wherein one can plan the trip and get going even the next day.
- Booking the ticket can be quite taxing. People who go to the railway station to book the tickets need to stand in the queue for hours. Booking train tickets online is also quite time-consuming as the railway booking site sometimes gets quite slow due to increased traffic.
- Though the trains have washrooms and restrooms, these are not as clean and hygienic as they should be.
- Trains often get delayed due to different reasons. This can be quite annoying and exhausting.
- Compared to airplanes, travel time taken by trains is much higher. It is not a good option for those who need to reach somewhere urgently.
My Train Journey Experience
I have been on many train journeys since my childhood. I have gone to Mount Abu, Udaipur, Varanasi, Shimla, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Bombay and many other places with family, friends, and relatives. I have traveled to most of these places by train. What I love most about train journeys is the view outside. I love to sit by the window and watch the natural surroundings that come by during the journey. I often take a novel along as I love reading while traveling.
Train journeys become all the more fun when we are traveling in groups. There are so many fun things to do on the way. We crack jokes, sing songs, play games, and chit chat for hours during the journey. We also get a chance to meet new people. It feels great when we meet like-minded people on our way. It makes the trip quite enjoyable. There is so much to talk about and share. I have made quite a few friends during my train journeys.
Conclusion
Train journeys have their set of advantages and disadvantages. While planning ahead, booking tickets and strict train schedules can be a put off; comfortable travel and good utilization of time are some of the advantages it offers. I have been on several train journeys and I really look forward to them.
