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A carriage, or a car in American English, is a part of a train in which passengers sit. If you are going to travel by train, your ticket will probably have the information in which carriage your seat is. It’s a good idea to check in which sector of the platform your carriage will stop. It will be easier and faster to get on the train.

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Carriages are often divided into compartments. These are smaller sections with six seats in the first class and 8 seats in the second class. Some people prefer to travel on trains which have no compartments and in which you just sit next to one person, just like on a couch.

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If you’re going on a long‑distance journey, it’s a good idea to book a place on a night train. You will be able to get a good night's sleep on a sleeper, and when you arrive at your destination, you will be ready to sightsee.

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Commuter train is a kind of train which goes between the city centre and the outskirts of the city. It is mostly used by people travelling between home and work, or home and school. It has more frequent services during rush hour.

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An emergency cord is an important piece of safety equipment on every train. Everyone can pull it if there is an accident and the train should stop immediately. Be very careful, though, because if you use it for no good reason, you will have to pay a fine. 

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Every train station has a timetable which shows the times of arrivals and departures of trains. You will also find information about the platform your train leaves from, and about possible delays. 

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Trains travel along tracks. These are pairs of long metal bars which are fixed on the ground at an equal distance from each other. An interesting fact is that the width of tracks is different in different countries in the world.

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A platform is a part of a railway station where trains stop and from which they leave. When you get to a railway station, you will start with checking the timetable for the time of your train and for the number of the platform that your train leaves from.

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Nowadays, it’s possible to buy train tickets online, but there are still ticket offices at most train stations where you can talk to a ticket office clerk, get more information about times and prices, and buy your ticket. If you’re going to buy your ticket at the ticket office, make sure you arrive early, because there may be a queue!

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Long‑distance trains have buffet cars which offer snacks as well as more solid meals. You can also go there to get coffee or a cup of tea to make your journey more pleasant.