The point of arrival:King's Cross Station
Task for "The Passengers":
Read the text and tell about King's Cross Station according to the plan:
1. What is the point of departure of your journey?
2. What is the name of the railway station?
3. Is it a busy station?
4. Where can you buy tickets there?
5. What types of tickets can you buy there?
6. Where can you live your luggage?
7. How can you find the platform you need?
8. To what cities you can go from King's Cross Station?
Read this information:
London Euston is the sixth busiest railway station in Britain , the southern terminus of the West Coast Mainline and the busiest passenger route in Britain London to popular destinations like Birmingham , Liverpool, Manchester , Edinburgh and Glasgow
There are two ticket offices at Euston:
- Main office (adjacent to the Western Entrance) – it’s run by Avanti West Coast . The travel centre is on the left as you enter through the main entrance.
- Secondary office (at the foot on the ramp to platforms 8-11) – it’s run by London Northwestern Railway.
There is also a Customer Information Point located in the centre of the concourse.
There are 16 platforms at London Euston station, as well as easy access to local bus services and a London
London Euston also has direct access to the London Underground and is served by the Victoria Line and both central branches of the Northern Line. There are many restaurants, delis and cafés at London Euston station as well as clothing stores, convenience stores and pharmacies
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Task for "The Conductors":
Using the information below define the advantages and disadvantages of travelling in different types of passenger carriages
Sleeper train is usually consists of 1 seats car, 1 lounge car, 5 regular sleeping-cars and 1 accessible sleeping car.
Classic compartments are compact and can be booked for single or double occupancy. They're identical to the Club rooms in every respect, size, decor and facilities, just without the en suite toilet & shower unit. As a single they have one lower berth, when set up for double occupancy they have an upper and lower berth.
Often called "sleepers" these cars provide sleeping arrangements for passengers travelling at night. Early models were divided into sections, where coach seating converted at night into semi-private berths. More modern interiors are normally partitioned into separate bedroom compartments for passengers. The beds are designed in such a way that they either roll or fold out of the way or convert into seats for daytime use. Compartments vary in size; some are large enough for only a bed, while others resemble efficiency apartments including bathrooms.
The coach is the most basic type of passenger car Seats cars are the economy way to travel. Each seat has a drop-down table, power socket & USB port. The seats recline by about 20 degrees, but not further than that. Lights remain on and at normal brightness throughout the journey.
Some cars have reclining seats to allow for easier sleeping by passengers not traveling in a sleeping car. Each seat also has its own secure locker for valuables with a combination lock, just below the overhead rack. Some cars have reclining seats to allow for easier sleeping by passengers not traveling in a sleeping car.
Lounge cars carry a bar and public seating. They usually have benches, armchairs or large swivelling chairs along the sides of the car. They often have small tables for drinks, or may be large enough to play cards. Some lounge cars include small pianos and are staffed by contracted musicians to entertain the passengers.
These cars are often pulled in addition to the dining car, and on very long trains in addition to one or more snack or café cars.
Lounge cars are an important part of the appeal of passenger trains when compared to aircraft, buses and cars; there is more space to move around, socialize, eat and drink, and a good view.
All passengers with sleeping berths can use the lounge car. Passengers travelling in the seats are not allowed in the lounge car.
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