Holidays have come to an end and it’s time to travel back to reality. Speaking of travel, I have traveled on many train journeys in the past year. It has become a means of experience than a mode of transport. So this new year, when you make plans for a trip, save this article to guide you. I have listed down tips and possible experiences of long-distance train journeys from A-Z, both literally and metaphorically. And in case you’re an avid train traveler, it’ll be a nostalgic run.
A – Affordable
Train journeys are affordable. You can travel from Delhi to Kerala for just 2500 rupees.
B – Berth
The forever unfinished hassle of fighting for the lower berth.
C – Coach
Running on the platform before the train even stops so that you can find the right coach.
D – Detour
The unexpected detours (due to unforeseen circumstances) can be frustrating.
E – Experience
Though time-consuming, the long-distance train journeys is exhilarating with new experiences of people, food, and cultures.
F – Foodu
IRCTC food isn’t the best but it isn’t the worst also. Every journey introduces you to new tastes.
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G – Gold
Especially for Malayalis, it’s best to travel with as less gold ornaments as possible for safety.
H – Headphones
The savior from snoring uncles, crying babies, and gossiping aunties.
I – Inside the train
Long-distance train journeys make you feel like you’re in different dimensions. Stepping out into the platform and siting in the train literally makes you question time.
J – Jerks
The constant jerks and pulls of the train will remind your back of the time you fell down the steps in 3rd grade.
K – Koora and Paata
The one thing you have an abundance of are kooras and paatas of different sizes and types.
L – Luggage
The unlimited luggage some people bring makes it difficult to move around in your bogey.
M – Mortuary
The eerie feeling you get when you’re up at night and looking at people in every berth covered in white.
N – Naatam
If your seat is near the door of the washroom, pray that you get a cold because the smell is unbearable.
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O – Orakkam
Long journeys can be bliss if you have your berth and blanket. It’s time for some Orakkam.
P – Payankali Premam
If you’re single, train journeys are a common site for some light-hearted flirting and friendships.
Q – Questions
Your co-passengers come with a pre-prepared set of questions, and by the end of it, the only thing left to give will be your jaadagam.
R – RAC
The anxiety of having RAC (Reservation against cancellation) because you don’t know who you’re sharing the seat with and for how long.
S – Snoring
Nighttime can be a living nightmare when snoring uncles get to work. They could wake up a zombie.
T – Toilet
The debate against the Indian vs Western toilet coupled with the fear of falling in while peeing.
U – Undergarments
You can survive long trips with only undergarment changes and no bathes.
V – Vaayanoki
The Vaayanoki next seat stares at you with a half-open mouth, stealing glances for no reason.
W – WAITING
The pain of waiting in the station when your train is late even by 8 hours. (yes, personal experience)
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X – X-Ray vision
The X-Ray vision of passengers who look at you from top to bottom and gain the ability to predict your future even.
Y – Yakshi
Some myths of Yakshi and pretham can make the journey to the washroom at night, less pleasant.
Z- Zillion
The zillion people you meet during every train journey many of those who meet, stay, and part as strangers.
I clearly have a love-hate relationship with long-distance train journeys. Hope you relate to this. Have I missed out anything? Let us know in the comments.
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