Essay On A SCENE AT THE RAILWAY STATION

Scene in front of the ticket window

In front of second class booking window there was a long queue of passengers. They were waiting for their turns to get tickets. When the window opened, they pushed one another. Lo the old man fell. At once a policeman ran for his help. He saved him from being crushed. He purchased a ticket for him.

At the platform

At the platform there was a large number of passengers. They were waiting for the train. Some were sitting on the benches. They were talking. The villagers were sitting on the floor or on their boxes or trunks. Some gentle men were walking up and down the platform. Every now and then they were looking in the direction of the train. When the distant signal became yellow, they felt happy. They knew that the train would shortly arrive. As soon as they caught sight of the engine, they got ready. All stood up. There was a movement on the platform. Some people put their bundles on their heads. Others held them under their arm-pits. Some engaged coolies for their luggage. Ladies caught hold of the arms of their children.

Scene at the arrival of the train

When the train arrived, all got ready. All were anxious to get seats. The passengers who wished to get down opened the doors. The other people who were eager to get into the compartment, tried to get in Lo! there was a great tussle between them. After a little discussion the in-going passengers made way for the out-going passengers. There were seats enough for only a few passengers and not for all. Those who got in, got seats or remained standing. Others were running up and down the platform to find room for themselves. When they failed to get room in the com partments, they caught hold of the handles outside some carriages. They stood on the foot boards.

Activities of the railway staff

Members of the station staff looked busy with their duties. The ticket collector was at the gate. He collected tickets from passengers. The Waterman ran to the driver to supply him water to drink. The hawkers went up and down with their wares. All were busy. After a few minutes the engine gave a long whistle and the train left the platform.

Scene after the departure of the train

When the train left, the crowd melted away. The hawkers went to some other platforms. They stopped their crying. The station staff retired to their rooms. The platform became dull.

Vocabulary

Queue- row, Armpits- the hollow space under the arms, बगलें। Engaged- hired, किराये पर ले लिये Tussle- struggle, संघर्ष Discussion- debate, वाद-विवाद Handles- rods, डंडे Wares- items of sale, सामान, वस्तुएँ Dull- sad, उदासीन|

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