Trains Tickets: Union Station – C. Hamsher – 2007
I miss traveling on the train. Although there is still limited service out of Charleston the schedule just doesn’t seem to meet my needs anymore. So I end up flying, or driving if close enough, and do not have near the enjoyment I used to have taking trains.
What I miss more than taking the train are the train stations. Glorious places full of mystique and interesting people. I have noticed that the people in train stations are so much more relaxed than those in airports. Airports are simply a holding area and the people may as well be cargo. Train stations seem more like part of the destination, even if just a layover spot, than do airports. I have had some great conversations in train stations and have worked to escape from some really bad ones in airports.
When visiting Washington I always stop by Union Station to just walk around or to get something to eat at America. It’s always a relaxing way to spend a little time, a great place to people watch, and the food at America is great!
When we were in Washington earlier this month I stopped by Union Station, as usual, and shot the picture above. I printed it and have it on my desk as reminder that someday soon I need to get a ticket and take the train – again.
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