Hi everybody,
I would like to narrate one of my train journey from Dwarka (Gujarat) to Chennai, started on 27 Sep 11. Since there is no direct train, I had to travel trough three different trains. I was in Sleeper Class.
(a) PNR No. 815-8732007 59208 Okha - Bhavnagar Passenger . From Dwarka to Rajkot Jn. The train compartments were not cleaned at all, I believe at least past one year....
more... The toilets were in such a stinging condition, unable to use even at emergencies.
(b) PNR No. 854-5844359 19222 Somnath Express. From Rajkot Jn to Ahmedabad. This train too had a similar experience. Over and above, mine was lower berth. when I look up the middle berth was in such a torn and broken condition, the person sleeping on it makes a movement, dusts and torn pieces falls on lower berth. And the toilets, is in such a conditions none can think of using it. The coach seems to be life expired type. Rats and insects were freely moving in it.
(c) PNR No. 825-8789735 12655 Navjeevan Express. From Ahmedabad Jn to Chennai Central. The coach were some what cleaned. However, the toilets were in same state of affairs.
I did not understand, where our country heading. At least, the basic amenities may be provided to the middle class passengers. Providing high class amenities to high class passengers is not all enough.......I hope....