You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter describe the item. Explain where and when you left it Say what action you would like the company to take Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing
this
letter to inform you regarding the item which I lost on a
train
. Please note that I was travelling from Ahmedabad to New Delhi by the Gujarat Express on 1st June,2024.vI was carrying an Apple iPad with me.
However
,
while
leaving the
train
, Unfortunately, I forgot to take it.
Due to
my own carelessness, I lost a valuable item on a
train
. Actually, I was travelling in 2nd Class AC coach ( T/2) of Gujarat Express and my seat number was 3 C at the upper birth. Since it was a night journey, I was watching some videos to pass the time. Around 3:00 AM at night, I put my iPad near my pillow and once my station arrived, I totally forgot to take it. In view of the above, you are kindly requested to check with
train
staff to search in the coach ( T/2) for it.
Moreover
, kindly note that the item was under insurance, if you can not find it, please send me a detailed loss report in order to claim it from an insurance company. All my relevant information is given on the second page of
this
letter. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Rob Steve,
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coherence and cohesion
To enhance clarity, consider splitting the information into shorter paragraphs. For example, one paragraph for the description of the item, one for where and when it was left, and one for the requested action.
task achievement
Ensure that small grammatical errors and typos are corrected, such as 'Unfortunately' and 'birth'. These small errors can affect the readability of the letter.
suitable writing tone
The letter is polite and respectful, which is appropriate for the context.
complete response
All required information – description of the item, location and time it was lost, and the requested action – is included in the letter.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • valuable item
  • distinctive features
  • left behind
  • compartment
  • last seen
  • retrieved
  • item description
  • identifying information
  • contact
  • lost and found
  • appropriate department
  • expeditious
  • immediate assistance
  • trace
  • recovery
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