A Scene at A Railway Station
The scene at a small, wayside railway station keeps changing. Trains come at indefinite times. ‘There is generally a long gap between the arrival of two trains. Most of the time the station gives a solitary, deserted look. But at the time of the arrival of a train it suddenly bursts into life. There is great activity. The railway officials try to bring discipline by controlling the crowds. There is sudden stir and rush among the passengers as the train arrives.
Within a few moments of the departure of the train the railway station seems as peaceful as the grave yard. The platform becomes clean and there is not even a bird to break the silence. The silence itself appears to be silent. But it is different at big railway stations. once went to Delhi junction and felt the difference.
Delhi Railway Station is never clear of trains. Twenty-four hour strains keep coming from all parts of the country. There are big crowds boarding the trains and coming down from them. An every passenger has to take case of his belongings. Everybody is in a hurry! The hawkers, the coolies, the passengers, the railway officials keep running and shouting. Occasionally some careless passenger’s slips and falls on the ground. The poor victim himself feels ashamed, stand up to his feet hurriedly and walks off with as much haste as he can.
Men of all communities and from all parts of the country can be seen there. Sometimes-people travel with their families. It is a comic sight to see them trying to board a train with their children and heavy baggage. Everyone wants their journey to be safe and memorable.
It is interesting to travel sometimes. It is much fun to see the people at a railway station. Who are waiting anxiously for their train?
