The train departed on time, chugging along the tracks.

Meaning: The train left the station at the scheduled time, making the characteristic chugging sound as it traveled down the railroad tracks.

Choice of Words: Departed means to leave a place or start a journey, often used for formal or official situations. Chugging is the sound a train makes as it moves along the tracks, like a rhythmic "chug-chug-chug" noise.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The train conductor waved goodbye to the passengers as the train departed.
• The train rumbled along the tracks.
• The wheels of the train clicked and clacked along the tracks.
• Toy train whistled merrily along the tracks.
• The train chugged along the tracks, carrying passengers to their destinations.
• The toy train chugs along the tracks, making a cheerful sound.
• The train departed on time.
• The train departed on time the next day.
• The train departed promptly.
• Train departed the station.