• Study all the travelers around you after the train leaves the station . Don ’ t show that you are afraid of your safety and security .
• Dress comfortably and wear shoes that can be easily removed . There are no change rooms etc . on trains , the bathrooms are small and the majority of people sleep in the same clothes they boarded the train in . Of course you could still pack a pajama along with your toothbrush !
• Don ’ t take out expensive electronic items in the train compartments . Many people use their laptops in trains . Avoid using it while traveling in trains .
• Keep some Rupees in small denominations in a separate pocket . This way you don ’ t have to pull out all your money every time you need to spend a few Rupees or perhaps give a tip to someone .
• While there ’ s not much difference in the standard of the toilets between sleeper and air conditioned class , it ’ s the cleanliness that counts . There are two toilets on both the ends of every compartment . At least one of these will be ‘ western style ’. However , it ’ s the Indian style toilets that often stay the cleanest as the western style ones are frequently used .
• Peak time for bathroom use is usually between 8 am and 9 am , so it pays to get up early before the rush starts .
• Take some hand soap , anti-bacterial hand wipes and toilet paper in your hand bag with your toothpaste and brush .
• Most of trains has charging point in trains . But it ’ s better for you if you carry a portable charger with you and use your phone wisely , don ’ t waste your battery on unnecessary thing , keep your data connection off when not required .
Travelnjoy | January 2017 | 15