Summer always brings a smile on our faces regardless of the scorching heat. It reminds us of the summer vacations which are a storehouse of golden memories of our school days. For many of us it meant travel to meet our relatives. We would plan for days in advance, connect with our cousins and list out the things we would do. On the day of travel, we would reach the railway station well in advance. Railway station is an amazing place to be with excited kids all over the place. The sweet siren of the approaching train would lift our spirits.
Recently while I was travelling, I learnt a lesson. My train was at 22:00 pm that is late night. Most of the passengers were in track suit or other comfort wear since the plan was to doze off after boarding the train. There came one group of men dressed in formal wear of black pants, black coat, white shirt and a black tie. Even in corporate that level of impeccable dressing is followed on special occasions. It was extremely hot yet they did not seem to complain about the tie and the coat. They were the Ticket Checkers. I realized the lockdowns had made most people so lazy that getting dressed was the biggest challenge when return to office started but the Ticket Checkers, they still continue to follow their uniform regardless of the time of duty.
The Ticket Checkers taught me to prepare for work with perfection regardless of the time of duty. When we prepare ourselves for work, we feel energetic and are able to take on any challenge and do well. On this Labour Day, this is my tribute to the dedicated Ticket checkers of Indian railways.
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