Chapter 7: From the Window

On the first day, Omana was not able to notice anything as it was too dark outside the window. The weather was hot and dry. On the second day, Omana was at Madgaon, and when the train left the station, she observed that the scene outside was beautiful with green everywhere – fields with red soil and green crops, hills covered with trees.

The buses, trucks and a few cars run on diesel, while scooters, motorcycles and the remaining cars run on petrol.

There was so much smoke and noise from the vehicles at the level crossing because some people did not turn off the engines of their vehicles even while waiting at the railway crossing.

One way is to switch off the engines of vehicles when waiting for a signal or level crossing. Regular check-ups and servicing the vehicles will reduce the noise of the vehicle and even save fuel.