Can I travel in Shatabdi without reservation?

sudheer poppa · Jun 16th, 2005, 17:44

I was thinking of doing a short travel in Shatabdi express. The train starts from Chennai, comes non stop to Bangalore and then goes to Mysore. I am sure that there will be tonns of seats in the train, but what I am not sure is if I can buy a ticket for shatabdi from the counter and just hop in without reservations !!!

Is that doable ?

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2005, 17:52

You will be fined if you get on without a reservation for the class you are found in.

I'm sure I remember seeing a special kiosk near the platform that the Shatabdi departs from (on the far right of the main station building (the building on the right as you approach))

From this kiosk, you can purchase 'day of travel' tickets.

The last time I was in Chennai was about 4 years ago though.

Good luck.

Bigzero · Jun 16th, 2005, 17:53

I used to do this quite often in the baroda-bombay sector. they had counters where handwritten tickets that looked like airline tickets were sold on the spot, depending on the seat availability.

But this was 6-7 years back --- things could be different now.

however, logic says that if there is a seat available, there should be a way to get it

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2005, 17:54

Ahh, just had a thought, you're not in Chennai are you?

Bigzero · Jun 16th, 2005, 17:57

sudheer - just a quick Off Topic q. : Isnt this the same train started by an Ex Rly minister for his daughter's commute to college in chennai?? i heard a story somewhat like this..

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:03

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Originally Posted by Bigzero

sudheer - just a quick Off Topic q. : Isnt this the same train started by an Ex Rly minister for his daughter's commute to college in chennai?? i heard a story somewhat like this..

Might that be the new shatabdi that starts sometime this month? (departing Bangalore 06:00, getting to Chennai at 11:00, then departing Chennai 18:00 & getting to Bangalore at 23:00)

sudheer poppa · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:05

Big Z - Nay the timings now does not concur to that theory. It reaches bangalore from Chennai at about 11 am and leave to chennai at about 16.15.

Maybe it is meant for something shorter than college, but in Bangalore

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:08

Is there a shatabdi kiosk on Bangalore station?

I'm sure the Shatabdi will arrive on the platform nearest the main entrance, if there is a kiosk, it will be on that platform.

ddutta · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:09

sudheer , you must be talking about 2007 Shatabdi Ex. Dept. Chennai at 6 AM & Arr. Bang. at 10.50AM. This train has only CC & 1AC class. For which reservation is a must. But as big zero mentioned , here in Kolkata too there are some trains (for short distance & for daily passengers ) where you can buy the ticket over counter & board the train depending upon the availability of seat. Dont know whether it stands for Shatabdi too.

caster · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:25

Sudheer,
I have been travelling on Shatabdis for some time now. As per experience there are special counters on almost every station which issues Shatabdi tickets cum reservation for the day of travel. Stations like Howrah, Bhopal,Bangalore, Ranchi,Bokaro, Gwalior and Chandigarh have such counters. Personally I mostly get my tickets on the day of travel only. Hope this helps

sudheer poppa · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:29

There are many trains which go to Mysore. But I find that only this one has a sensible timing by which I can leasurely travel on a lazy weekend. Plus the other aspect is to show my 4 year old daughter what a train journey is all about.

Hence thinking of taking the shatabdi. I am willing to bet that the people getting out in Bangalore is going to be more than those boarding in (to Mysore)! And I am flexible, if I dont get the shatabdi. I shall just get into some train, go to the next station and come back!

All just for the fun of travelling in the train for the first time for a four year old

SHIMLA · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:31

As others have mentioned above, there has to be a kiosk for selling last minute unsold tickets for the Shatabdi at Bangalore station.

You certainly cannot buy a platform ticket, hop on to the Shatabdi and hope to get a ticket on the train, the way you can do on other expresses. I also do not think that you can buy an unreserved superfast ticket for CC from the unreserved ticket counter at the last minute and board the Shatabdi. In either case you'll be treated as travelling without a valid ticket and fined/detrained or whatever.

Pardon my asking so, but what prevents you from booking a ticket, say even one day in advance ?

SHIMLA · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudheer

All just for the fun of travelling in the train for the first time for a four year old

All the more reason for you to stand in a queue and book before hand, though your child does not need a ticket. Take some trouble for your kid and travel royally on a royal train.

sudheer poppa · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:56

By unreserved, I meant without prior reservation. For sure I am not going to hop in with a platform ticket

Quote:

Originally Posted by SHIMLA

Pardon my asking so, but what prevents you from booking a ticket, say even one day in advance ?

Simple answer - Too close to weekend for online booking (thinking of saturday trip) and too lazy to go there and book before the travel time. Blame it on bangalore traffic or laziness

steven_ber · Jun 16th, 2005, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by sudheer

Simple answer - Too close to weekend (thinking of saturday trip) and too lazy to go there and book before the travel time. Blame it on bangalore traffic or laziness

"Send the boy!"

Jun 16th, 2005, 17:44	#1
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	Can I travel in Shatabdi without reservation? I was thinking of doing a short travel in Shatabdi express. The train starts from Chennai, comes non stop to Bangalore and then goes to Mysore. I am sure that there will be tonns of seats in the train, but what I am not sure is if I can buy a ticket for shatabdi from the counter and just hop in without reservations !!! Is that doable ? __________________ We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools - MLK Pic Page 1 Pic Page 2 When my life changed over a week

Jun 16th, 2005, 17:52	#2
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	You will be fined if you get on without a reservation for the class you are found in. I'm sure I remember seeing a special kiosk near the platform that the Shatabdi departs from (on the far right of the main station building (the building on the right as you approach)) From this kiosk, you can purchase 'day of travel' tickets. The last time I was in Chennai was about 4 years ago though. Good luck. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Jun 16th, 2005, 17:53	#3
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,507	I used to do this quite often in the baroda-bombay sector. they had counters where handwritten tickets that looked like airline tickets were sold on the spot, depending on the seat availability. But this was 6-7 years back --- things could be different now. however, logic says that if there is a seat available, there should be a way to get it __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:09	#9
ddutta Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: kolkata Posts: 803	sudheer , you must be talking about 2007 Shatabdi Ex. Dept. Chennai at 6 AM & Arr. Bang. at 10.50AM. This train has only CC & 1AC class. For which reservation is a must. But as big zero mentioned , here in Kolkata too there are some trains (for short distance & for daily passengers ) where you can buy the ticket over counter & board the train depending upon the availability of seat. Dont know whether it stands for Shatabdi too. __________________ "If you smile at me I will understand, because that is something everyone everywhere does in the same language"

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:31	#12
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,126	As others have mentioned above, there has to be a kiosk for selling last minute unsold tickets for the Shatabdi at Bangalore station. You certainly cannot buy a platform ticket, hop on to the Shatabdi and hope to get a ticket on the train, the way you can do on other expresses. I also do not think that you can buy an unreserved superfast ticket for CC from the unreserved ticket counter at the last minute and board the Shatabdi. In either case you'll be treated as travelling without a valid ticket and fined/detrained or whatever. Pardon my asking so, but what prevents you from booking a ticket, say even one day in advance ? __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Jun 16th, 2005, 17:54	#4
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Ahh, just had a thought, you're not in Chennai are you?

Jun 16th, 2005, 17:57	#5
Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,507	sudheer - just a quick Off Topic q. : Isnt this the same train started by an Ex Rly minister for his daughter's commute to college in chennai?? i heard a story somewhat like this..

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:05	#7
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	Big Z - Nay the timings now does not concur to that theory. It reaches bangalore from Chennai at about 11 am and leave to chennai at about 16.15. Maybe it is meant for something shorter than college, but in Bangalore

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:08	#8
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Is there a shatabdi kiosk on Bangalore station? I'm sure the Shatabdi will arrive on the platform nearest the main entrance, if there is a kiosk, it will be on that platform.

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:25	#10
caster Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: India Posts: 79	Sudheer, I have been travelling on Shatabdis for some time now. As per experience there are special counters on almost every station which issues Shatabdi tickets cum reservation for the day of travel. Stations like Howrah, Bhopal,Bangalore, Ranchi,Bokaro, Gwalior and Chandigarh have such counters. Personally I mostly get my tickets on the day of travel only. Hope this helps

Jun 16th, 2005, 18:29	#11
sudheer poppa Senior brick in the wall Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pole Posts: 1,475	There are many trains which go to Mysore. But I find that only this one has a sensible timing by which I can leasurely travel on a lazy weekend. Plus the other aspect is to show my 4 year old daughter what a train journey is all about. Hence thinking of taking the shatabdi. I am willing to bet that the people getting out in Bangalore is going to be more than those boarding in (to Mysore)! And I am flexible, if I dont get the shatabdi. I shall just get into some train, go to the next station and come back! All just for the fun of travelling in the train for the first time for a four year old

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