Nizamuddin to Paharganj

dr.dan · Dec 16th, 2007, 23:33

Hello Folks,
we are travelling from Chennai to Delhi in NZM GARIB RATH , we want to reach Pahar Gang (which I understand is near NDLS railway station)

Can we remain in NZM and catch a train to NDLS like the ones below ? I see the cost is 76 Rupees ?

2653 KERLA S KRANTI AVL NZM 10.42 NDLS 11.05
2715 SACHKHAND EXP AVL NZM 11.45 NDLS 12.05

What are teh alternaives ? (and the attached costs ?)

jyotirmoy · Dec 16th, 2007, 23:42

No you can not take these trains.
Walk out of Nizamuddin station and go to the pre-paid taxi/auto booth and travel to Pahergunge, a 25 minutes ride

Indizen · Dec 16th, 2007, 23:49

If you reach Nizammudin in the morning or evening peak commuting hours you can take a 'local' EMU = electric multiple unit train from Nizammudin to New Delhi.
Paharganj is just across the road from the station exit, but make sure to go out from Platform No 1.

machadinha · Dec 16th, 2007, 23:50

<cross-posted with Indizen>

Just a note that yes, Paharganj (notably Main Bazaar which is sort of its center) starts right opposite New Delhi Railway Station. (Should you find yourself at the other side of the station, called Ajmeri Gate -- which is also where the pre-paid taxis stop I believe --, just cross through it or across it by the fly-over to find yourself on the right side. That is assuming the layout is still like that, it's been a while.)

And yes, I'd expect there to be local trains between the various stations, possibly involving some stopovers, but I can't be sure (?)

jyotirmoy · Dec 16th, 2007, 23:56

Yes there are local trains and in the morning peak hour it is very crowded

machadinha · Dec 17th, 2007, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by jyotirmoy

and in the morning peak hour it is very crowded

Good point, indeed, hadn't thought of it.

Indizen · Dec 17th, 2007, 00:10

Nizammudin is actually the starting station for the local EMU Ring Rail service. It may not be so crowded between NZM and New Delhi.

jyotirmoy · Dec 17th, 2007, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indizen

Nizammudin is actually the starting station for the local EMU Ring Rail service. It may not be so crowded between NZM and New Delhi.

NZM is not the starting station, the EMU's come from Faridabad and during peak hour they are very crowded. On week ends it is ok and then you have to go out & find when is the next train... not worth it

Indizen · Dec 17th, 2007, 00:52

There are several EMU routes.
1 Nizammudin as the start and end station for the RING rail that encircles all of Delhi.
2 Trains from Palwal via Faridabad, Haryana
3 Trains from Ghaziabad, UP

dr.dan · Dec 17th, 2007, 08:47

Thanks for the wonderful replies.

Is there a website where I can lookup EMU timings from NZM.
We arrive around 10 - 11 AM

machadinha · Dec 17th, 2007, 09:26

From googling around, what I find is they're "frequent," LOL. You could google some more.

There's a map here, apparently (if it covers said EMU's at all). Doesn't mean too much to me, but it may help you: http://www.nr.indianrail.gov.in/images/static/nrmap.jpg

ps To find your bearings at NDLS, this just covers how to find the tourist bureau there, but it may help all the same: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/tou...bureau_idx.htm

bitzz · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:04

i would still suggest that the best option is to to take an autorickshaw . its would be most convinient and not so expesive too ......

jyotirmoy · Dec 17th, 2007, 10:42

The ring rail and the regular EMU service are different. The ring rail has very limited runs. The regular EMU's mostly originate from Ballavpur or Faridabad and runs quite frequently during the office hours.

Dec 16th, 2007, 23:33	#1
dr.dan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 6	Nizamuddin to Paharganj Hello Folks, we are travelling from Chennai to Delhi in NZM GARIB RATH , we want to reach Pahar Gang (which I understand is near NDLS railway station) Can we remain in NZM and catch a train to NDLS like the ones below ? I see the cost is 76 Rupees ? 2653 KERLA S KRANTI AVL NZM 10.42 NDLS 11.05 2715 SACHKHAND EXP AVL NZM 11.45 NDLS 12.05 What are teh alternaives ? (and the attached costs ?) Last edited by machadinha : Dec 16th, 2007 at 23:34. Reason: fixed title

Dec 16th, 2007, 23:50	#4
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,914	<cross-posted with Indizen> Just a note that yes, Paharganj (notably Main Bazaar which is sort of its center) starts right opposite New Delhi Railway Station. (Should you find yourself at the other side of the station, called Ajmeri Gate -- which is also where the pre-paid taxis stop I believe --, just cross through it or across it by the fly-over to find yourself on the right side. That is assuming the layout is still like that, it's been a while.) And yes, I'd expect there to be local trains between the various stations, possibly involving some stopovers, but I can't be sure (?) __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 17th, 2007, 08:47	#10
dr.dan Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London Posts: 6	Emu Thanks for the wonderful replies. Is there a website where I can lookup EMU timings from NZM. We arrive around 10 - 11 AM

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Dec 16th, 2007, 23:42	#2
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,659	No you can not take these trains. Walk out of Nizamuddin station and go to the pre-paid taxi/auto booth and travel to Pahergunge, a 25 minutes ride

Dec 16th, 2007, 23:49	#3
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 601	If you reach Nizammudin in the morning or evening peak commuting hours you can take a 'local' EMU = electric multiple unit train from Nizammudin to New Delhi. Paharganj is just across the road from the station exit, but make sure to go out from Platform No 1.

Dec 16th, 2007, 23:56	#5
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,659	Yes there are local trains and in the morning peak hour it is very crowded

Dec 17th, 2007, 00:10	#7
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 601	Nizammudin is actually the starting station for the local EMU Ring Rail service. It may not be so crowded between NZM and New Delhi.

Dec 17th, 2007, 00:52	#9
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 601	There are several EMU routes. 1 Nizammudin as the start and end station for the RING rail that encircles all of Delhi. 2 Trains from Palwal via Faridabad, Haryana 3 Trains from Ghaziabad, UP

Dec 17th, 2007, 09:26	#11
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,914	From googling around, what I find is they're "frequent," LOL. You could google some more. There's a map here, apparently (if it covers said EMU's at all). Doesn't mean too much to me, but it may help you: http://www.nr.indianrail.gov.in/images/static/nrmap.jpg ps To find your bearings at NDLS, this just covers how to find the tourist bureau there, but it may help all the same: http://www.indianrailways.gov.in/tou...bureau_idx.htm

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:04	#12
bitzz Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 42	i would still suggest that the best option is to to take an autorickshaw . its would be most convinient and not so expesive too ......

Dec 17th, 2007, 10:42	#13
jyotirmoy Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 4,659	The ring rail and the regular EMU service are different. The ring rail has very limited runs. The regular EMU's mostly originate from Ballavpur or Faridabad and runs quite frequently during the office hours.

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