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An Incredible Journey
An Incredible Journey
Train Number 2843/4
Puri to Ahmedabad to Puri
Celebrating two decades
Of my relationship with the train.
Recalling those times
When I had to travel
By a sleeper class ticket
From Vizianagaram to Vadodara
Those were days when
Train was full beyond limit
With migrant labour
From Odisha working in Surat
A journey of 32 hours
Witnessing toughest times
Coaches filled with smoke
From cigarettes and bidis
Windows, doors and floors
Painted red with pan
Washbasins and washrooms
Had taps always found dry
Pantry Car to serve food
In most unhygienic ways
Gradually started to travel
In 3AC by the same train
Only change is in comfort
Rest continued to be the same
Another journey today in 2AC
By the same train during COVID
From Anand to Vizianagaram
A different experience altogether
Passengers limited
Precautions unlimited
Cleanliness and hygiene
Beyond expectations
Another journey of 30 hours
During COVID 19 times
Blessed to witness
Stations and trains incredible
The most awaited day
Where everyone has
Their designated place in trains
For a journey happy and safe
Tough times do not last forever
But the learnings should last
Making India Swachh Bharat
Both in letter and spirit
