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Old 3rd May 2013, 19:08
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Originally Posted by keith morgan View Post
Great story Phil, i did'nt realise that the steward could put you in a sleeping compartment's with a complete stranger, do they still do this?
I believe that in India its still common practice on long distance trains A mate told me he was travelling on an overnight train in India, it was a six seat compartment that converted to four bunks, when he pointed out to the other five passengers that six into four won't go, they replied that it was a simple solution ----- four on the bunks and two on the floor!!!!
I believe for the steward it was some added beer money and I imagine the guy in the top bunk also paid a backhander! Can't be sure of that though, I was just grateful for the warm sleep!
I can well believe the story in India! That must be quite an experience! All good stuff
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Phil
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