Topical Phrases

- the train arrive / the train is in / the train is pulling in- поїзд прибуває

- the train is leaving / the train starts / the train departs / the train is pulling out — поїзд відходить

- Where do we change? - Де у нас пересадка?

- When is our train due? - Коли прибуває наш поїзд?

- When is the first (the last) train to…-

At the Booking Office

- "What trains are there to Leeds?"

- "There are two through trains at 9 a.m. and at 3.20 p.m."

- "How much is a one-way ticket there?"

- "30 pounds."

- "And a return one?"

- "55 pounds."

- "Fine. Please give me a return ticket for a 9 o'clock train."

- "All right. What berth would you prefer?"

- "Upper one, please."

- "That's unusual. Everybody asks for the lower berth."

- "Of course, it is much more convenient, but there is always a lady or a child who needs a lower berth, so I prefer an upper one."

At the Station

- "Here you are at last! I've been waiting for half an hour for you."

- "I'm sorry, I'm late. But I was stuck in a traffic jam."

- "Here's your ticket."

- "Oh, thank you. Is it a through train?"

- "Yes. I'm glad we shan't have to change."

- "Fine. When is it due in Edinburgh?"

- "According to the timetable we are due there at 9.15 a.m."

- "And when is it leaving, by the way?"

- "Oh, in ten minutes. Come on or we'll miss it."

In the Compartment

- "Well, we are moving at last. The train doesn't seem to be' very crowded."

- "Not as overcrowded as at the peak tourist time in summer. What berth do you prefer?"

- "The lower one, if it is O.K. with you."

- " Sure. Shall I open the window? It's rather stuffy in here."

- "Do, please."