As Indian Railways Modernizes A Few Bespoke Eccentricities Are About To Become Things Of The Past
Diehard railfans are sure to mourn the loss of their favourite quirks and eccentricities on Indian trains
Introduction
What’s your most treasured aspect of train travel?
Some of you might say you like sitting by the window and admiring the scenery outside while sipping your favourite beverage or listening to music, some of you might be fond of the white noise of the cabin that allows you to get immersed in a book, movie, game, or work project. Some of you might say that its the gentle rolling of the train that puts you to sleep. Some of you might be looking forward to the culinary delights going around in a trolley pushed by a steward. And lastly, some of you might say the opportunity to socialize with your friends or fellow travellers that is the most appealing aspect of train travel.
However, only a very few of these figure on the list of what Indian rail fans truly love and adore about trains when it comes to rail journeys in India. In India, the scene is astronomically different from that of first world countries. Or at least, it used to be.
Enter Indian rail travel 3.0.
