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I boarded the train yesterday.. Faluknama Express.. being a superfast train you expect it to reach on time. To my surprise the train was running 40 mins ahead scheduled time. And when it reached outskirts of Howrah station, I was thrilled, that the train was ahead of time. Unfortunately, they stopped the train just before the platform and we were waiting....waiting.. and waiting...40 mins. passed.. so now the train was on right time.. and still it was not moving.. we waited further.. and .. at last when the train entered the platform .. it was 9:45pm, 20 mins behind schedule.. OOh what a welcome...

I was carrying lot of luggage..struggled.. and reached the taxi line at Howrah station.. the taxies were queued up as ususal.. (one of the most common sight at the station) .. suddenly I realised.. those fellows where on strike... oooh..God.. so, had to carry those luggage to anothere taxi line (pre-paid) which was fortunately working. By the time I got in the taxi it was 10:05 pm... and my parents calling me up.. asking me excitidely where I am.. how close to the house... From Howrah station to the Howrah bridge is hardly 3 mins driveway...and when there is a rush, you expect to reach the bridge in 6 mins.. the luck was not with me.. so it took 40 mins.. flat.. the reason.. the traffic police not in position.. probably working on election duty.. great.. what a welcome.. to your beloved city...