booking train- have i made a booboo?

jinjapaleskin · Jul 22nd, 2008, 03:09

Hi, despite all the comprehensive information available i appear to have cocked up my train booking.
Girlfriend and i booked overnight 2AC from Agra Fort to Varanasi Jn lower and upper side bunks for Monday 4th Aug
However... I chose to wait until they could guarantee berths in same cab.

Have i been a fool? If i don't hear anything will i miss out? Can i rectify this? Would i just have to cancel and re-book?
Jinja

Mickey S · Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:06

Just cancel and rebook.

And you really don't want side berths. They're smaller than the others and there is less privacy. You'll be kept awake all night by people wandering along the aisle. In the other berths you can sleep with your head at the window end and your feet at the aisle.

jinjapaleskin · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:13

Thanks Mickey,
If I re-book, how do i influence an allocation of nearby bunks?Girlfriend a bit wary of night alone.
Jinj

Baba · Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:07

At least on the Marudhar Express (4854) both 2A and 3A are waitlisted for Aug 4 at the moment, so hold on to those side berths until you find something better....

Megsf · Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:23

Funny you posted this...I'm wondering if I made the same mistake. I just purchased 2 1AC tickets. I don't think I'm waitlisted, but the seat assignments just say "0000." Anyone know what this means?

vsp27759 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:59

Did the ticket said 'CONFIRMED'? If yes, the Coupe (or)Cabin, as the case may be, will be allotted at the time of finalising the Chart.

Mickey S · Jul 22nd, 2008, 14:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megsf

Funny you posted this...I'm wondering if I made the same mistake. I just purchased 2 1AC tickets. I don't think I'm waitlisted, but the seat assignments just say "0000." Anyone know what this means?

Berths in 1A are allocated at the time the chart is prepared. You cannot determine in advance whether you will be allocated berths in a 2-berth or 4-berth compartment.

steven_ber · Jul 22nd, 2008, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by jinjapaleskin

Hi, despite all the comprehensive information available i appear to have cocked up my train booking.
Girlfriend and i booked overnight 2AC from Agra Fort to Varanasi Jn lower and upper side bunks for Monday 4th Aug
However... I chose to wait until they could guarantee berths in same cab.

Have i been a fool? If i don't hear anything will i miss out? Can i rectify this? Would i just have to cancel and re-book?
Jinja

Are you saying you don't have the tickets yet? I'm confused, there's only 2 tickets allocated for the AF-BSB sector in this train.

Anyway, don't get a refund on your tickets, but do book more tickets, you can cancel the others later.

Book from Idgah Agra to Varanasi Jn on the same train, Idgah Agra station is 2kms from Agra Fort (on the way to Agra Cant), but has loads more tickets. (though i've not checked availability)

Train 4854/4864

Agra Fort - Varanasi Jn

2A = 2
3A = 8
SL = 16

Idgah Agra Jn - Varanasi Jn

2A = 6
3A = 22
SL = 180

jinjapaleskin · Jul 23rd, 2008, 13:37

Train No 4854 Train Name MARUDHAR EXPRES
From AF To BSB
Date 04-8-2008 Class 2A
Boarding Point AF Reservation Upto BSB
Quota General

S# Name Age Sex Seat/Berth Coach Status
1 MCLEOD 039 Male 0000 RLWL 1
2 KONRATH 039 Female 0000 RLWL 2

Steve, to be fair, neither do i? Does this shed any light.
This is what i have- will try your tip (one you admittedly gave me previously!)when i get time this aft.
Thanks folks
Jinj

hongkonger · Jul 23rd, 2008, 15:14

Just to say that I prefer the side berths, because I find they give one more privacy, and neither Mr Hongkonger or I (he's 6', I'm 5'7") have problems with the size.

Can't say I've been bothered by people walking up and down anymore than when I've had the other berths.

jinjapaleskin · Jul 25th, 2008, 04:31

Ta Hongkonger, I'm 6'1 so might get my protruding toes tickled on occasion?
Can't seem to get back in to add another booking........Fingers, toes and all six chest hairs crossed.
Jinj

windrider24584 · Jul 30th, 2008, 21:18

I prefer side berths more than others. I think it gives more privacy as there will be four other people sitting/lying next in a feet or so. In SB a couple can njoy total privacy though one will get more disturbed by the passersby through the aisle, but they will just walk by you, u dont have to share ur luggage alignment, berth negotiations request, answer odd questions from some people who want to make friends among fellow passengers(though I feel nice socialising on train).Moreover SBs provide more legspace in daytime as u can unfold the seats to seat crosslegged or viceversa as per ur comfort.

jinjapaleskin · Jul 31st, 2008, 13:16

Fingers crossed tho sounds like i won't have to cross my legs if this comes off.
Ta for advice.
Posted again on this but realise now i could have just changed title?
Anyway off to london today and fly tomoorro.
Getting nervy.........
Jinj

Jul 22nd, 2008, 03:09	#1
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 65	booking train- have i made a booboo? Hi, despite all the comprehensive information available i appear to have cocked up my train booking. Girlfriend and i booked overnight 2AC from Agra Fort to Varanasi Jn lower and upper side bunks for Monday 4th Aug However... I chose to wait until they could guarantee berths in same cab. Have i been a fool? If i don't hear anything will i miss out? Can i rectify this? Would i just have to cancel and re-book? Jinja

Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:07	#4
Baba Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 333	At least on the Marudhar Express (4854) both 2A and 3A are waitlisted for Aug 4 at the moment, so hold on to those side berths until you find something better.... __________________ Baba

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Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:06	#2
Mickey S Maha Guru Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cymru Posts: 1,175	Just cancel and rebook. And you really don't want side berths. They're smaller than the others and there is less privacy. You'll be kept awake all night by people wandering along the aisle. In the other berths you can sleep with your head at the window end and your feet at the aisle.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:13	#3
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 65	Thanks Mickey, If I re-book, how do i influence an allocation of nearby bunks?Girlfriend a bit wary of night alone. Jinj

Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:23	#5
Megsf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco, ca Posts: 21	Funny you posted this...I'm wondering if I made the same mistake. I just purchased 2 1AC tickets. I don't think I'm waitlisted, but the seat assignments just say "0000." Anyone know what this means?

Jul 22nd, 2008, 13:59	#6
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 1,689	Did the ticket said 'CONFIRMED'? If yes, the Coupe (or)Cabin, as the case may be, will be allotted at the time of finalising the Chart.

Jul 23rd, 2008, 13:37	#9
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 65	Train No 4854 Train Name MARUDHAR EXPRES From AF To BSB Date 04-8-2008 Class 2A Boarding Point AF Reservation Upto BSB Quota General S# Name Age Sex Seat/Berth Coach Status 1 MCLEOD 039 Male 0000 RLWL 1 2 KONRATH 039 Female 0000 RLWL 2 Steve, to be fair, neither do i? Does this shed any light. This is what i have- will try your tip (one you admittedly gave me previously!)when i get time this aft. Thanks folks Jinj

Jul 23rd, 2008, 15:14	#10
hongkonger Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 18	Just to say that I prefer the side berths, because I find they give one more privacy, and neither Mr Hongkonger or I (he's 6', I'm 5'7") have problems with the size. Can't say I've been bothered by people walking up and down anymore than when I've had the other berths.

Jul 25th, 2008, 04:31	#11
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 65	Ta Hongkonger, I'm 6'1 so might get my protruding toes tickled on occasion? Can't seem to get back in to add another booking........Fingers, toes and all six chest hairs crossed. Jinj

Jul 30th, 2008, 21:18	#12
windrider24584 windrider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: KOLKATA,INDIA Posts: 117	I prefer side berths more than others. I think it gives more privacy as there will be four other people sitting/lying next in a feet or so. In SB a couple can njoy total privacy though one will get more disturbed by the passersby through the aisle, but they will just walk by you, u dont have to share ur luggage alignment, berth negotiations request, answer odd questions from some people who want to make friends among fellow passengers(though I feel nice socialising on train).Moreover SBs provide more legspace in daytime as u can unfold the seats to seat crosslegged or viceversa as per ur comfort.

Jul 31st, 2008, 13:16	#13
jinjapaleskin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: DEVON Posts: 65	Fingers crossed tho sounds like i won't have to cross my legs if this comes off. Ta for advice. Posted again on this but realise now i could have just changed title? Anyway off to london today and fly tomoorro. Getting nervy......... Jinj

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