The author takes a train journey in India and is disappointed by the lack of changes and modernization in the Indian Railways. The trains, stations, and coaches all look the same as decades ago. The seats are uncomfortable, the toilets are unhygienic, and there is no electronic display of upcoming stations. The author contrasts this with a high-speed train journey in China, where trains are more modern, comfortable, and convenient. The author argues that the Indian Railways needs to change and modernize to meet the needs and expectations of passengers today.