Travel Tips
Care to be taken while travelling in long distance trains
Traveling through Indian railways is one of the cheapest , authentic and advisable , It is one of the most enjoyable way to see this majestic country . Indian railway is the fourth largest in the world and it is connected to most part of the country .
It is essential to be prepared for the journey while travelling through Indian railways .
Here are some tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip .
• Whenever you plan your journey first of all do complete research about the trains such as which train have more seating capacity , train time etc . It will make your journey more comfortable for you .
• Book your ticket well in advance to avoid wait list or RAC .
• Don ’ t leave your luggage unsecured or your valuables on display . Your traveling companions may be honest , but thieves sometimes enter the carriages at night . Bring a padlock and chain as you ’ ll find facilities for fastening your luggage in your compartment . Also put small locks in the zipper of your every luggage .
• Keep your ticket and ID handy to show to TT when demanded .
• Do not eat food from unknown people or copassengers while travelling in trains . It is very dangerous for your health and wealth . Sometime thieves use medicine which will force you to sleep immediately . After then , thieves get enough time to steal your luggage during your journey in the train . There are also so many thieves who try to use this technique during your waiting at railway platform . So , it is also advisable to do not eat any type of food from unknown people during your stay at platform .
• Keep discussions with outsiders short and to the point . Don ’ t energize stupid discussions with male co-passenger especially by woman travelling alone .
• Always carry a book with you or mobile with headphone . This could help in maintaining a strategic distance from talk with undesirable individuals .
• Request the upper berth ( it will say “ UB ” on your ticket stub ) when purchasing your ticket — it has a far more prominent level of protection and you can extend at whatever time , even amidst the day .
14 | Travelnjoy | January 2017