Train journey has its charm.

It means that my post regarding train journey made you nostalgic. Yes, package tours are still there by IRCTC and they arrange it of almost every important place. I have observed their package tours are little bit expensive and for longer duration. I have no occasion to travel in a train abroad. I can understand that a train moving along sea coast would have been a very memorable and life time experience for you.

It means you have pretty efficient rail network in Spain and there are super fast trains also which take less time to reach a place. How are you doing?

@lovinangelsinstead21 Glad to hear that you are doing well. You mean to say that there's further scope of improvement in the existing rail system?

@dpk262006 Doing quite well thank you. They have improved the Railways a lot yes but sometimes they bung it all up and people are waiting hours just to get on a Train. Apart from that its quite brilliant sometimes.

It means that you do not get much opportunities to travel by train, though you would like to travel. How is the rail system at your place? I understand that roads and highways are good at your place, therefore, you like to travel by car?

@dpk262006 yes, we don't have but one rail system. It does run through my town. maybe one day I will arrange to take it to NYC or Boston with friends. that might be a fun day.

@minx267 Does that mean that you live in a small city and there is restricted rail network at your place? I also hope that you could visit NYC or Boston to enjoy a longer train journey.

I understand that you have a wonderful railway system over there and trains go high up to the mountains. Why it is so that rail journey are expensive?

@LadyDuck It means that maintenance cost is very high and they compensate for maintenance cost through steep fares for train journey. Hopefully, the railway is maintained by the Government?

@dpk262006 May be because maintaining the rails on this country is very expensive. As you say, our trains go up in the mountain, in winter they have to clear the snow to allow the trains to circulates. They have built special tunnels for the trains to pass through the mountains, this is not something cheap.

Which berth do you prefer to sleep?

@shaynas I also feel that side lower with curtains on is one of the best bets.

@dpk262006 side lower is my favorite of all. I pull the curtains and it becomes a personal space. if not that, the upper ones.

How often do you travel by train?

@sans224 You are from which country? I travel once in six months or on need basis and that too if distance is more than 500 Kms.

@dpk262006 may be twice a month. wat abt u?

In which Island do you stay?

@dpk262006 Mauritius

You have not travelled in a long distance train because there is no such facility in your area. Which city do you stay?

How often to you travel by train? How is railway facilities and infrastructure at your place?

Do all the pensioners in your country are entitled for two trips in an year? Steam engines have become history now.

@JudyEv Is the facility of free travel specific to WA?

@dpk262006 I'm not sure about other states but it is true for WA and, if you live north of the 26th parallel, you are entitled to one free plane flight or trip by coach per year to Perth or the South West Land Division.

It means you have poor rail network in Philippines and Government is not doing much about it.

@dpk262006 _Government corruption where it is estimated that 30% of funds for public works go into the pockets of corrupt officials.

@josie_ Corruption is rampant in Philippines?

Of course it is relaxing and comfortable to travel by train and it is very enjoyable to watch the scenery around us. How is the train system in Romania?

What do you mean by choice? Is there any railway line in your city to go to other places.?

@Kandae11 why don't you not like sub way trains?

@dpk262006 There used to be, but I didn't like them. I loved those in my home country when I was a child. I also love the trains in long Island, New York . I don't like subway trains.

Good to hear that you like to travel by train. Which is the longest journey you have undertaken by train?

@pammooratan Thanks for sharing.

@dpk262006 Delhi to Pune and Varanasi to Abu road (Rajasthan ).

You are a car lover and you don't want to be at the mercy of anyone and you want complete privacy. Of course when you are travelling by your own private vehicle, you have all the liberties to travel and stop, whenever you feel like. It is bit surprising that you have not exactly travelled in trains, which run in your city. Go for a train trip, whenever possible, I am sure that you would enjoy it.

@much2say As we have very vast rail network and many trains run parallel, we also get our share of accidents. Accidents occur due to sabotage, fault of drivers or due to technical issues and many people get injured and die in the accidents. We just cannot avoid accidents, it could happen anywhere.

@dpk262006 Yes, we can stop and go as we please - we pretty much have full control (except for bad traffic!). I was thinking about why we don't trains when it is available here. I think one of the things on the back of my mind is train accidents. Maybe trains are safe, but a few years ago there was a bad train wreck near our area. I believe 2 trains went head on and it was quite horrific. The thing is the train engineer of one was texting and did not see the signals that another train was coming from the other direction . . . this and all the deaths could have been avoided . It's scary as I know the exact spot where it happened. But I have to get over that fear. I suppose accidents could happen with any vehicle . . . plane, boat, or even cars.

It means that it was in the past, when you used to travel by train to go to Manila. Yes, sleeper coach has normally three or two berths on side for passengers to sleep. Tables are attached for eating purposes. It seems that now a day either you travel by car or by buses and train journey is not a preferred mode of transport.

@SIMPLYD What is lightway transit?

@dpk262006 Yes the train was outmoded because they can take 15 hours to travel to Manila by it. While a bus can travel only for 10 hours. Though, in Manila we have 3 types and line of lightway transit which runs so fast. It helps a lot for the commuters who wants to avoid the super traffic of Manila.

Yeah, long distance old trains had their own charm. Now technological advancements have taken place and mono rail and lightrail have replaced old trains.

@TiarasOceanView

@dpk262006 Yes here too.

It seems that you have not ever travelled by train? Where are you from?

@CookieMonster46 It's fine if you are comfortable in travelling by car or by air. Do you enjoy air travel?

@dpk262006 A train here, would be for traveling, I have other ways to travel, by car, plane, The train would be my last option. I have not been on a long distance train ride.

Train journeys have its own charm. Sitting on the window, watching the mesmerising moments of dawn, sun rising in the east, sun setting in the evening, hills, long bridges and rivers make us realise the beauty of nature. When was your last train journey?

@Bodyandbrain How was the experience when you last travelled in train?

@dpk262006 you are right. Our last journey by train was in December.

I understand that you have time constraints, therefore, you opt for air travel?

@ichchhe_mrityu Does it mean that you have been working in Bangalore and you need to go to your home town quite often? I can understand your point that time is at premium for you, therefore, air travel suits you more than rail journey. Where is your home town?

@dpk262006 yes, I hardly get 2 weeks leave when I visit my home town. So I can't afford 2+2 days in travelling by train. But I had once to and fro by train in this route.