Delhi train stations confusion

vaclav · Sep 7th, 2005, 03:20

Hi. I am trying to work out my train timetable from Alwar to New Delhi. I would like to reach the New Delhi Train Station next to Paharganj.
When specifying search from Alwar to New Delhi - NDLS, Indian-Railways train search engine gives me trains going either to New Delhi (Stn Code: NDLS) or to Delhi (Stn Code: DLI). Can anybody please explain to me which of these stations is actually that New Delhi Train Station on my map?
Feeling lost - please help.

Anders · Sep 7th, 2005, 03:27

NDLS is the New Delhi station.

steven_ber · Sep 7th, 2005, 03:28

NDLS is New Delhi station (next to Paharganj)

DLI is (old) Delhi station, the Delhi metro has just opened a new line connecting (old) Delhi station with New Delhi station, it's only one or two stops on the metro, so any train to (old) Delhi station should also be OK.

You may find some trains from Alwar terminate at Delhi Sarai Rohilla station, I believe you can catch local trains from Sarai Rohilla station (code DEE) to both DLI and NDLS stations.

vaclav · Sep 7th, 2005, 11:57

OK, thank you both for help. Special thanks to Steven_ber for comprihensive answer.

slarti · Sep 7th, 2005, 14:54

Is Nizamuddin (sp.?) different, or is this NDLS?

steven_ber · Sep 7th, 2005, 15:05

Hazrat Nizamuddin (station code NZM) is 7 Kms south of New Delhi train station and connected by regular local trains.

soulfood · Sep 7th, 2005, 15:10

Nizamuddin is in South Delhi. It's a different station than the others mentioned above. New Delhi station is in central Delhi while old Delhi station is in north Delhi. Most trains coming from south India stop at Nizamudin before arriving at New Delhi (while for others Nzm is the destination).

There are several other smaller stations in Delhi like Sabzi Mandi, Azadpur, Delhi Cantt etc which may be starting points or destinations for some trains. But New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamudin are the three main ones.

Wendy · Sep 24th, 2006, 13:44

Does anyone know where Delhi South Rohilla station is? I'm going from there to Kathgodam to Corbett National Park in the north.

steven_ber · Sep 24th, 2006, 14:40

Wendy

The Raniket Exp that departs Saria Rohilla at 22:00 calls at (old) Delhi station at 22:15 and stays there till 22:40.

However, if your hotel is in Karol Bagh, Sarai Rohilla may be more convenient.

Mystic Meg · Sep 25th, 2006, 07:55

Thanks Steven. Does this mean that Delhi South Rohilla listed on the Indian rail web site is actually Saria Rohilla?

steven_ber · Sep 25th, 2006, 10:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wendy

Does anyone know where Delhi South Rohilla station is? I'm going from there to Kathgodam to Corbett National Park in the north.

There is no need to go to Kathgodam.

Train 5013 (the Kathgodam train) departs Sarai Rohilla daily at 22:00, gets to (old) Delhi station at 22:15, then departs at 22:40, splits into 2 trains at Moradabad station, one part goes on to Kathgodam, the other part (5013a) goes to Ramnagar (station code RMR) arriving at 05:00. (2A, SL.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic Meg

Thanks Steven. Does this mean that Delhi South Rohilla listed on the Indian rail web site is actually Saria Rohilla?

I've not heard of a Delhi South Rohilla station, this is probibly just a mistake on the website.

jordanu · Mar 23rd, 2007, 21:53

Hi,
I have a train arriving from Agra at 7:05PM at NZM. I hope to make an overnight train that leaves from DLI at 9:20PM. I'm assuming I'll have enough time to do this. I'm assuming taxi is the best way?

Also - anyone know if there is a place at Agra cantonment station to store my luggae while I tour the Taj?

Thanks!

steven_ber · Mar 23rd, 2007, 22:28

I'm in danger of making a fool of mtself here.......

Is 2 hours and 15 minutes enough time to get from Nizamuddin to Delhi Station? yes.

Will you make it? no chance.

Sorry, can't give any more details.

The Indian Railway website isn't working, and I've looked through every timetable that includes trains from Agra to Nizamuddin, none arrive at 19:05 (plenty at 17:05).

So I'm left guessing.......

I know what time the short distance trains get to Delhi, and this isn't one of them, so it's a long distance train, so the question is.....Will the train get to Agra less than an hour late, probibly not.

jordanu · Mar 23rd, 2007, 22:37

Thanks for your help. Yes I was incorrect. The train would arrive at NMZ at 7:12pm and I hope to make the 2311 overnight to kalka at 10:20pm leaving from DLI.

I am arriving in Agra on the 2002 at 8:07am. I understand about the long distance trains being late. Should I try to find a oneway car for hire back to delhi?

Thanks!

steven_ber · Mar 23rd, 2007, 23:01

OK, I've been given a further clue, the train arrives at Nizamuddin at 7:12pm (that means it almost certainly doesn't terminate at Nizamuddin).

Back to the timetables.......

Sep 7th, 2005, 03:20	#1
vaclav Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Prague, Czechia Posts: 19	Delhi train stations confusion Hi. I am trying to work out my train timetable from Alwar to New Delhi. I would like to reach the New Delhi Train Station next to Paharganj. When specifying search from Alwar to New Delhi - NDLS, Indian-Railways train search engine gives me trains going either to New Delhi (Stn Code: NDLS) or to Delhi (Stn Code: DLI). Can anybody please explain to me which of these stations is actually that New Delhi Train Station on my map? Feeling lost - please help.

Sep 7th, 2005, 03:28	#3
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,646	NDLS is New Delhi station (next to Paharganj) DLI is (old) Delhi station, the Delhi metro has just opened a new line connecting (old) Delhi station with New Delhi station, it's only one or two stops on the metro, so any train to (old) Delhi station should also be OK. You may find some trains from Alwar terminate at Delhi Sarai Rohilla station, I believe you can catch local trains from Sarai Rohilla station (code DEE) to both DLI and NDLS stations. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. Last edited by steven_ber : Sep 24th, 2006 at 14:43.

Sep 24th, 2006, 13:44	#8
Wendy Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 11	More train confusion Does anyone know where Delhi South Rohilla station is? I'm going from there to Kathgodam to Corbett National Park in the north. __________________ happywanderer

Sep 25th, 2006, 07:55	#10
Mystic Meg Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 6	Delhi Train Stations Confusion Thanks Steven. Does this mean that Delhi South Rohilla listed on the Indian rail web site is actually Saria Rohilla?

Mar 23rd, 2007, 21:53	#12
jordanu Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5	nzm to dli? Hi, I have a train arriving from Agra at 7:05PM at NZM. I hope to make an overnight train that leaves from DLI at 9:20PM. I'm assuming I'll have enough time to do this. I'm assuming taxi is the best way? Also - anyone know if there is a place at Agra cantonment station to store my luggae while I tour the Taj? Thanks!

Sep 7th, 2005, 03:27	#2
Anders Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: England Posts: 630	NDLS is the New Delhi station.

Sep 7th, 2005, 11:57	#4
vaclav Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Prague, Czechia Posts: 19	OK, thank you both for help. Special thanks to Steven_ber for comprihensive answer.

Sep 7th, 2005, 14:54	#5
slarti Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 4	Is Nizamuddin (sp.?) different, or is this NDLS?

Sep 7th, 2005, 15:05	#6
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,646	Hazrat Nizamuddin (station code NZM) is 7 Kms south of New Delhi train station and connected by regular local trains.

Sep 7th, 2005, 15:10	#7
soulfood Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Delhi Posts: 467	Nizamuddin is in South Delhi. It's a different station than the others mentioned above. New Delhi station is in central Delhi while old Delhi station is in north Delhi. Most trains coming from south India stop at Nizamudin before arriving at New Delhi (while for others Nzm is the destination). There are several other smaller stations in Delhi like Sabzi Mandi, Azadpur, Delhi Cantt etc which may be starting points or destinations for some trains. But New Delhi, Old Delhi and Nizamudin are the three main ones.

Sep 24th, 2006, 14:40	#9
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,646	Wendy The Raniket Exp that departs Saria Rohilla at 22:00 calls at (old) Delhi station at 22:15 and stays there till 22:40. However, if your hotel is in Karol Bagh, Sarai Rohilla may be more convenient.

Mar 23rd, 2007, 22:28	#13
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,646	I'm in danger of making a fool of mtself here....... Is 2 hours and 15 minutes enough time to get from Nizamuddin to Delhi Station? yes. Will you make it? no chance. Sorry, can't give any more details. The Indian Railway website isn't working, and I've looked through every timetable that includes trains from Agra to Nizamuddin, none arrive at 19:05 (plenty at 17:05). So I'm left guessing....... I know what time the short distance trains get to Delhi, and this isn't one of them, so it's a long distance train, so the question is.....Will the train get to Agra less than an hour late, probibly not.

Mar 23rd, 2007, 22:37	#14
jordanu Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5	Thanks for your help. Yes I was incorrect. The train would arrive at NMZ at 7:12pm and I hope to make the 2311 overnight to kalka at 10:20pm leaving from DLI. I am arriving in Agra on the 2002 at 8:07am. I understand about the long distance trains being late. Should I try to find a oneway car for hire back to delhi? Thanks!

Mar 23rd, 2007, 23:01	#15
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,646	OK, I've been given a further clue, the train arrives at Nizamuddin at 7:12pm (that means it almost certainly doesn't terminate at Nizamuddin). Back to the timetables.......

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