The Best Train Journey
In the light rain,
A thought in my brain,
About the cranes,
I saw on the plains,
Through my train.
Journey was full of cheer,
With someone who was dear,
There was no fear
On the journey through my train.
There were many sights,
That I saw day and night.
There were no fights,
In my journey on the train.
The vendors came and went,
Bringing toy elephants
For children to play
On journey in the train.
Children running by,
Saying to me ‘hii,
We’re are from Tai’
On my journey on the train.
That was the best
I had some peaceful rest
There was no hurry.
On my journey through the train.
By Aganya, 11, Silvassa

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Indian Railways isn’t just the backbone of the Indian economy or a system, it is an emotion. From how India got its first train, how an amusing letter led to installation of toilets in trains, the meaning of abbreviations on train coaches, the workings of the signalling system to how to book a train ticket and other dos and don’ts, packed with interesting facts, quizzes and questions to ponder for the reader, enhanced by classic images and beautiful Pooja Saklani’s illustrations, written by Siddharth Varadaprasad this discovery of the Indian Railways has a window seat for all ages. Hop on!
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