On my way from Patna to Kolkata our train halted at Jaugram station for about 30 minutes, due to some problems on the railway line ahead. Jaugram is a very insignificant station and hardly any trains other than passenger trains halt there.
The compartment conductor was very prompt in switching off the air-conditioner as he was not sure of the duration of the halt and the juice in backup batteries.
Since it was not possible to sit in the compartment, I walked around and I was so very pleased that I did so.
This is a picture of the control room of Jaugram station. Impressive! Isn't it? I was told by the controller that from the control room, he can control trains within 40 Kms on either side.
While waiting, I was lucky to visit a small workshop nearby where they were making Durga idols.
Then I saw the state of art 'Rest Room ' at station and laughed :)
But my laughter vanished when I reached Kolkata. Now I know why life is better in the villages.
The compartment conductor was very prompt in switching off the air-conditioner as he was not sure of the duration of the halt and the juice in backup batteries.
Since it was not possible to sit in the compartment, I walked around and I was so very pleased that I did so.
This is a picture of the control room of Jaugram station. Impressive! Isn't it? I was told by the controller that from the control room, he can control trains within 40 Kms on either side.
While waiting, I was lucky to visit a small workshop nearby where they were making Durga idols.
Then I saw the state of art 'Rest Room ' at station and laughed :)
But my laughter vanished when I reached Kolkata. Now I know why life is better in the villages.
Hey - when you've gotta go, you've gotta go! It doesn't matter if it is a bathroom in a 5-star hotel, or the side of the road.
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