Agra - Umaria

KDUK · Jul 24th, 2009, 18:35

Hi,

We are doing a 3 part holiday in India taking in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra before safari in Bandhavgarh and Kanha, then down to Goa for the beach!

We fly in to Delhi, and out of Mumbai and I've booked a flight from Nagpur to Goa and Goa to Mumbai.

We are looking to get the train from Agra to Umaria which is nearest to our first safari.

It looks like a 13 hour trip overnight which is fine. But the train doesn't appear to have a 1AC carriage? Is that right?

If we booked in 2AC would that be alright?

And would we - a couple - be best getting a side upper and lower berth?

http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...sort/1/cat/500

Looking on there something like 35 & 36? How private would that be?

I am looking forward to experiencing the train journey, just want to make sure it is as enjoyable as possible!

Thanks all!

Indizen · Jul 24th, 2009, 23:09

You cannot choose seat numbers while booking.
You can indicate preference of berths.
Some couples might prefer both lower berths on the inside - is a matter of personal preference, really.
2AC - well, the class of travel depends on your budget, and not all classes are found in all the trains.
Have a good trip.

rajered · Jul 24th, 2009, 23:15

The 8478 is a well timed trains. As Indizen has said you can give preference of berth at the time of booking but would depend on availability.
2A side upper and side lower berth should be fine enough. There are curtains provided in 2A.

KDUK · Jul 25th, 2009, 15:46

Thanks for the info.

I just booked and we're in Coach 1A seats 23/24 so I guess that worked out well.

Cheers guys!

vsp27759 · Jul 25th, 2009, 16:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDUK

Thanks for the info.
I just booked and we're in Coach 1A seats 23/24 so I guess that worked out well.Cheers guys!

##I assume this to be 2A, because in IA Berth Numbers are NOT allotted at the time of booking, the ticket, if confirmed, just says "CONFIRMED".

##However, 23 is Side Lower and 24 is Side Upper not
only in 2A, but also in 3A & SL.

KDUK · Jul 25th, 2009, 17:14

Hi,

That's right yes, it is 2A.

The train did not have a 1A coach. Or at least if it did there was no availability. Which would be a surprise because I booked on the first or second day that the dates are available to book (3 months in advance).

The ticket is confirmed so I think I am ok

KDUK · Jul 25th, 2009, 17:15

Sorry I see the confusion!

It is Coach A1 not class 1A

Oops!

arunganpath · Jul 26th, 2009, 15:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDUK

Sorry I see the confusion!

It is Coach A1 not class 1A

Oops!

Coach A1 is in Class 2A.. So, no confusion.. you are booked in 2nd AC with the coach number being A1..

Jul 24th, 2009, 18:35	#1
KDUK Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Agra - Umaria Hi, We are doing a 3 part holiday in India taking in Delhi, Jaipur and Agra before safari in Bandhavgarh and Kanha, then down to Goa for the beach! We fly in to Delhi, and out of Mumbai and I've booked a flight from Nagpur to Goa and Goa to Mumbai. We are looking to get the train from Agra to Umaria which is nearest to our first safari. It looks like a 13 hour trip overnight which is fine. But the train doesn't appear to have a 1AC carriage? Is that right? If we booked in 2AC would that be alright? And would we - a couple - be best getting a side upper and lower berth? http://www.indiamike.com/photopost/s...sort/1/cat/500 Looking on there something like 35 & 36? How private would that be? I am looking forward to experiencing the train journey, just want to make sure it is as enjoyable as possible! Thanks all!

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Jul 24th, 2009, 23:09	#2
Indizen Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 2,507	You cannot choose seat numbers while booking. You can indicate preference of berths. Some couples might prefer both lower berths on the inside - is a matter of personal preference, really. 2AC - well, the class of travel depends on your budget, and not all classes are found in all the trains. Have a good trip.

Jul 24th, 2009, 23:15	#3
rajered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,184	The 8478 is a well timed trains. As Indizen has said you can give preference of berth at the time of booking but would depend on availability. 2A side upper and side lower berth should be fine enough. There are curtains provided in 2A.

Jul 25th, 2009, 15:46	#4
KDUK Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Thanks for the info. I just booked and we're in Coach 1A seats 23/24 so I guess that worked out well. Cheers guys!

Jul 25th, 2009, 17:14	#6
KDUK Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Hi, That's right yes, it is 2A. The train did not have a 1A coach. Or at least if it did there was no availability. Which would be a surprise because I booked on the first or second day that the dates are available to book (3 months in advance). The ticket is confirmed so I think I am ok

Jul 25th, 2009, 17:15	#7
KDUK Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 8	Sorry I see the confusion! It is Coach A1 not class 1A Oops!