Hi friends... how are you? I hope everyone is fine. Today is Sunday, the end of a beautiful weekend. |
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Friends, today I am going to compete in the object of the week contest. The title of today's contest is "On
The title of the competition is "the train". A train is a type of vehicle consisting of several boxes with a large engine running on two parallel linear tracks designed to transport anything such as people and goods. Designed for the convenience of man's daily life, this train is a wonderful series of connected train vehicles designed to facilitate transportation.
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A train is a high-speed vehicle with limited stops. We all have a favorite mode of transportation. However, traveling by train is a very beautiful experience. I am well aware that many people travel by train to enjoy that beauty. Today I am going to tell you about my train journey experience. My elder sister lives in the Southern Province which is the lowest part of Sri Lanka. We live in the Central Province. She married a handsome young man from the southern province.
According to Sri Lankan customs, after a marriage, the wife lives in her husband's house. So she also left us and went to Swami's house. But we visit her every time we get a holiday. She lives far from our province. Three provinces have to be passed to reach her place. Usually the distance is more than 280km. She also visits us whenever she gets a holiday. In all those cases we go by train. Because it is much easier to travel by train than by bus.
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Usually one or more locomotives provide the power to run the train and are linked together. This engine size varies from train to train. Several engines are fitted to trains specifically designed to transport goods. Railways are an important means of transport worldwide, used for both passenger and freight transport. Trains are generally more energy efficient, efficient, quick and comfortable than other modes of transport. Larger engines can move more goods and people over longer distances. Many people use the train for transportation because of its many advantages over other modes of transportation.
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Railroads have been around for over 200 years, and many people have contributed to their development and construction over time. In 1814, the first steam-powered locomotive was built by George Stevenson, who is often called the "Father of the Railroad." However, the railroad is the result of the collective efforts of many inventors, engineers, and workers throughout history. The creation of a train is done by a group of engineers, designers, mechanics and workers who build and assemble train parts. Trains are usually built by General Electric, Siemens, Bombardier, Alstom and other companies specializing in locomotive and railcar manufacturing.
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Railways are an important mode of transport in Sri Lanka, with a well-developed railway network covering most parts of the country. Sri Lanka's railway system is operated by the Sri Lanka Railways Department, a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Transport. The Sri Lanka railway system has a total track length of about 1,508 km, and the majority of the railway lines are broad gauge. The railway network runs connecting major cities and other cities across the country including Colombo, Kandy, Galle, Matara, Anuradhapura, Jaffna and Trincomalee. Sri Lanka Railways currently operates several types of train services including local and express trains as well as luxury trains that cater to tourists.
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There are several types of trains operating in the Sri Lanka Railway network. Below are some of the most common types of trains currently operating in Sri Lanka. |
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Trains in Sri Lanka are generally cheaper than other modes of transport. And the space is more. The ride is comfortable. Spectacular views of the countryside and coastline can be enjoyed. Limited stops. Long distance running. Train travel is famous all over the world due to several reasons like running to cover every city. Also, railways have played a significant role in the development of modern industrial economies and continue to be an important part of the transport infrastructure today. About to finish my post. However, the final conclusion is that the rail transport system is the most popular and quality mode of transport around the world. You can also participate in one of these contests. I would love to see your posts on the steemit platform too.
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