A young person with a small suitcase looking out of a train window

First Trip by Train

Моя перша подорож потягом

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A short story about a young person taking their first train trip and learning basic travel vocabulary.

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Lena had never travelled by train before. She usually took the bus to visit her grandparents, but this time her father bought her a . The night before the trip, she a small suitcase. She put in some clothes, a book, her phone charger, and a bottle of water. She checked her ticket many times and felt both excited and a little nervous.

In the morning, Lena and her father left the house early. The sky was still grey, and the streets were quiet. They walked to the bus stop and took a short bus ride to the . When they arrived, the station was already busy. People were pulling heavy , drinking coffee, and looking at a large board with times and s.

Lena stood in front of the board and tried to find her train. Her ticket said "Platform 5" and "09:10". At first, she could not see it. There were so many numbers and cities on the board. Her father pointed to a line on the screen and said, "Look, here it is. Your train leaves from Platform 5 in twenty minutes." Lena when she finally saw the information.

Before going to the platform, Lena wanted to buy a sandwich. They went to a small shop inside the station. A friendly cashier smiled at her. "Good morning. What can I get you?" she asked. Lena ordered a cheese sandwich and a small orange juice. She paid in cash and carefully kept the with her ticket.

When it was time to go, Lena and her father walked to Platform 5. They followed the signs and climbed the stairs. The platform was long and a bit windy. A few other passengers were already waiting. Some were checking their phones, and others were talking quietly. A loudspeaker announced the train and reminded passengers to stand .

Soon, Lena saw the train arriving. It slowed down and stopped in front of the platform. The doors opened with a soft sound. Her father helped her lift the suitcase onto the train. "Remember, you can always ask the if you are not sure about something," he said. Lena nodded and gave him a quick hug before stepping inside.

Inside the train, Lena looked for her seat number. Her ticket said "Car 2, Seat 14A". She walked down the and checked the small numbers above the seats. A woman sitting nearby noticed her and said, "Seat 14A is just here, by the window." Lena smiled and thanked her. She put her suitcase on the rack above the seat and sat down.

As the train started to move, Lena looked out of the window. The station slowly disappeared, and she saw houses, trees, and fields passing by. She heard the quiet sound of the train on the tracks. A conductor walked through the car and checked tickets. When he came to Lena, she showed her ticket with a small, proud smile. "Enjoy your trip," he said kindly.

After a while, Lena relaxed. She listened to music, ate her sandwich, and sent a message to her father: "The train is nice and comfortable. Thank you for the ticket." She felt more confident now. Her first trip by train was not scary at all. It was the beginning of many new journeys.

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