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Amidst the hectic modern lifestyle and everyday busyness, whenever we travel by train to go somewhere or to return home, along with the thrill, there is also an unknown tension in the mind. The Indian Railways network is one of the largest networks in the world, where crores of passengers reach their destination every day through trains. But during long distance train travel, many times the worries of overcrowding, security of luggage, uncertainty of time and food spoil the joy of our entire journey. If you also want to make your next train journey completely stress-free and comfortable, then it is very important for you to keep some small but very important things in mind before leaving home. With proper planning and adopting some smart tricks, you can turn your journey into a pleasant experience. Let us know in detail in today’s article which are those 5 easy and effective tips, by adopting which your train journey can become completely stress-free and enjoyable.
The biggest stress during train travel arises when we rush to the station at the last moment and the fear of missing the train starts haunting us. The first and golden rule to avoid such chaos is that you reach the railway station at least an hour before the scheduled time of your train. Also, before starting the journey, keep all your important documents like train ticket, PNR status, Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof safe in a separate folder or an easily accessible folder of your mobile. When your paperwork and time management is perfect, then more than half of the mental stress goes away. Once you reach the station, it becomes very easy to find your coach and seat without any rush, thus starting your journey with a calm and positive mood.
On hearing the name of a long journey, people often pack more luggage and big suitcases than required, which later becomes a hassle while climbing the stairs at the railway station platform and while reaching their seat in the train compartment. To make train travel stress-free, the rule of ‘Smart Packing’ should always be adopted. Carry only those clothes and essential items that you will actually need. Arrange your luggage in such a way that heavy bags are at the bottom and small essentials are in easily accessible bags. Having less and lighter luggage not only gives you relief from running around with a porter, but also makes it much easier to maintain and handle your luggage during the journey, allowing you to have a relaxing journey without any extra burden.
The biggest challenge during train travel is getting good and healthy food items. Many times, unhygienic food available at the station or hunger and thirst during a long journey troubles the passengers, which spoils the fun of the journey. To avoid this problem, it is better that you pack some dry snacks, fruits, biscuits and drinking water from home. Apart from this, in today’s digital age, you can get fresh and hygienic food of your choice delivered directly to your seat through the IRCTC eCatering app. Avoid eating unknown and fried food from outside so that you do not face stomach upset or other health related problems during the journey, because a healthy body is the biggest guarantee of a happy journey.
Long distance train journeys can often be quite boring, especially when the mobile battery dies or the internet connectivity is weak. To make the train journey stress-free and entertaining, keep some movies, web series, songs or e-books of your choice downloaded in your phone or tablet in advance. Along with this, keep a small travel pillow, eye-mask and earplugs with you so that if you want to sleep amidst the noise, you do not face any kind of discomfort. If you are traveling with children, keep their favorite toys or books with them to keep them busy. With these small preparations, you will not even realize how time passes and your fatigue will go away.
To keep the journey completely stress-free, it is very important to always be alert about your personal safety and the safety of your luggage. Always keep your bags and valuables tied with a chain lock and in a safe place under your berth at night. Apart from this, maintain a positive and friendly atmosphere of conversation with your co-travellers, because if you meet good people in the journey then even long distances on the way can be easily covered. Keep the Railway Safety Helpline number (139) saved in your phone so that you can get immediate help in case of any emergency or inconvenience. By adopting these five easy and practical tips, you can turn every train journey into a memorable, safe and completely stress-free experience, leaving you refreshed and arriving at your destination.