Parts of a train / station with examples list and conversation

Parts Of A Train Vocabulary List

compartment
seats
luggage rack
track rail sleeper
ticket/ booking office
porter
barrier
tickets
trolley
platform
carriage
Platform 1
Buffet
buffet car
guard
baggage/ bags
ticket collector
indicator board

1. Compartment: This is like a small room or section inside a train carriage where passengers sit.

2. Seats: These are chairs where passengers sit during their journey on the train.

3. Luggage Rack: A shelf in the train where passengers can put their bags and suitcases.

4. Track Rail Sleeper: These are the heavy planks or concrete blocks that support the rails on a railway track.

5. Ticket/Booking Office: A place at the train station where you can buy or collect train tickets.

6. Porter: A person who helps passengers with their luggage at the train station.

7. Barrier: These are gates or turnstiles at a train station that control access to the trains.

8. Tickets: These are the passes you buy to travel on the train.

9. Trolley: A small cart that is used to serve food and drinks to passengers on the train, or to carry luggage at the station.

10. Platform: This is the area next to the train tracks where passengers wait for their train.

11. Carriage: This is another word for a train coach, which is a separate vehicle or compartment that is part of a train.

12. Platform 1: This is the name of a specific platform at a train station. Train stations have different platforms for different trains.

13. Buffet: This is a service or area where you can buy snacks and drinks, sometimes available on the train or at the station.

14. Buffet Car: A special carriage on the train where food and drinks are served.

15. Guard: A train employee who is responsible for the safety and operation of the train.

16. Baggage/Bags: These are the suitcases and bags that passengers bring with them on their journey.

17. Ticket Collector: A person who checks if passengers have valid tickets for the train.

18. Indicator Board: A large electronic board at the station that shows train times, destinations, and platform numbers.

How to use parts of a train in a sentence

1. Compartment: "I prefer travelling in a first-class compartment because it's quieter and more comfortable."

2. Seats: "When we boarded the train, we found our reserved seats near the window."

3. Luggage Rack: "Please place your heavy suitcase on the luggage rack above the seat."

4. Track Rail Sleeper: "The workers were busy replacing old track rail sleepers to ensure the safety of the railway."

5. Ticket/Booking Office: "I went to the ticket office to buy a return ticket to London."

6. Porter: "The porter at the station helped me carry my bags to the platform."

7. Barrier: "After showing my ticket, I went through the barrier to get to my train."

8. Tickets: "Don’t forget to buy your tickets in advance to avoid the long queues at the station."

9. Trolley: "During our journey, a trolley came by offering tea, coffee, and snacks."

10. Platform: "The train to Manchester will depart from platform 6."

11. Carriage: "Our carriage was quite crowded, but we managed to find some seats near the end."

12. Platform 1: "My train leaves from platform 1, which is on the other side of the station."

13. Buffet: "Before boarding, I grabbed a coffee and a sandwich from the station buffet."

14. Buffet Car: "If you're hungry during the journey, you can get a meal in the buffet car."

15. Guard: "The train guard announced that we would be arriving at our destination shortly."

16. Baggage/Bags: "Make sure to label your baggage clearly with your name and address."

17. Ticket Collector: "The ticket collector checked our tickets shortly after the train left the station."

18. Indicator Board: "We checked the indicator board to find out which platform our train was leaving from."

Conversation about parts of a train

Alex: Hey, do you know where the ticket/booking office is? I need to buy a ticket for the next train to Edinburgh.

Sam: It's right over there, next to the indicator board. You can see the train times and platform information on it too.

Alex: Thanks! Oh, it looks like our train will depart from Platform 1. We should head there after I get the ticket.

(After buying the ticket)

Alex: Got the tickets! Now, let's go through the barrier.

Sam: Sure. Oh, look, there’s a porter. Let’s ask him where our carriage is.

Alex: Good idea. Excuse me, can you help us find our carriage for the Edinburgh train?

Porter: Of course! Follow me, it's this way.

(On the train)

Alex: These seats are quite comfortable. I'm glad we booked the first class. I'll just put our baggage/bags on the luggage rack above.

Sam: I think I’ll walk down to the buffet car to grab a coffee. Do you want anything?

Alex: A tea would be great, thanks!

(After a while, the ticket collector comes)

Ticket Collector: Tickets, please.

Alex: Here you go.

Ticket Collector: Thank you. Enjoy your journey!

Sam: (Returning with drinks) Here's your tea. Oh, I see the guard. Let’s ask him how long the journey will be.

Guard: Good afternoon! We should arrive in Edinburgh in about four hours.

Alex: Perfect. That gives us plenty of time to relax and enjoy the trip.