No trains in sight! Passengers find some dry patches to rest and wait for some good news. The queue in the background is for the free lunch being provided by IR. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

Platform 5 is absolutely deserted. The Valsad passenger stands in the driving rain. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

Patform 3 has some people waiting for the Abu Road DMU. This was the only line operational out of ADI. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

The MG platforms were also deserted. In the distance, some YDMs can be seen. Abhijit, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

No trains to lead today. Five YDMs ponder over their call of duty. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

A long long wait ahead. Passengers wait with that infinite patience typical of India for the next announcement. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

A collage of colours in the main concourse. The serpentine queue in the background is the 'free meal' queue. Ahmedabad, 2005-07-02. Abhijit.

The metal ladder in the middle of the platform which is used by the SM's office to visually confirm that the signals are given as required. This is used in the event of a train already standing on the platform and blocking a visual sighting from the platf

WDP4 20003 heading 7085 Secunderabad - Bangalore Express entering Pf #2. Three trains headed by WDP4 arrived at SBC within a span of 45 mins. Bangalore City Jn., 2005 07 17. Pavan Kumar.

The ghost station at Kopar Road. Only platfroms and stairs leading nowhere. No sign boards... A trainspotters heaven. Kopar Road Bridge (Dombivilli), 2005-07-14. Jimmy Jose.

Another view of Mumbai Central from the suburban train booking office. Jimmy Jose.

Arial view of Mumbai Central. Note the AK Raj LHB coaches. The WCAM 1 has brought Kutch Exp while WCAM 2 has brought Karnavati Exp. Jimmy Jose.

Sion station underwater - my favorite spot for watching trains is deluged :( You can't practically make out where the platform ends!. Sion, Mumbai, 07/27/2005. Sundar "nut".

Under-bridge for lines #3 and #4, south end of Sion station. No respite from the rain gods. Sion, Mumbai, 07/27/2005. Sundar "nut".

North view on Sion Platform #4 - unbelievable. Notice the profusion of AC insulators. Sion, Mumbai, 07/27/2005. Sundar "nut".