Daily Life - At The Train Station (C0246)

A:

Hi, I would like to purchase a one way ticket to Brussels please.

B:

Certainly sir, this is our train schedule. We have an express train departing every morning and an overnight train that departs at nine pm.

A:

How long does it take to get there?

B:

About twelve hours. We currently have tickets available only for first class on the express train. If you'd like, you can choose a sleeper on the overnight train which is a bit less expensive.

A:

Yeah, I think that is the best option. Do you serve food on the train? Twelve hours is such a long time!

B:

Yes of course. There is a dining car towards the front of the train where they serve meals at all times. We do provide complimentary water and coffee for all of our passengers.

A:

Great! I'll take it.

B:

Here you are sir. Your train leaves from platform number nine at nine on the dot. Remember to be here at least thirty minutes before your scheduled departure time or else you might miss your train!

A:

I understand. Thank you very much !

B:

Have a great trip.

Key Vocabulary

one way ticket

a ticket that allows you only to go to a certain destination

depart

to leave, start a voyage

platform

A flat elevated portion of ground

on the dot

on time, precisely at a certain time

scheduled departure time

planned at a specific time to leave

Supplementary Vocabulary

round-trip ticket

a ticket to travel to and from your destination

coach

a less expensive travel seating option

hard-sleeper

a sleeping train car with less padding

soft-sleeper

a sleeping train car with more padding

train conductor

the person in charge of operating the train

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