I'm a foreign tourist: Can I use 'General Quota' for e-ticket train reservation?

Sarah in Bristol · Jul 17th, 2006, 23:19

Hi all

I'm a bit confused about the purpose of the 'Foreign Tourist Quota' on trains.

Are foreign tourists permitted to reserve on the 'General' quota, or do they HAVE to stick to the 'Foreign Tourist' quota?

Context: I am a UK citizen in the UK, booking an e-ticket on the Indian rail system for my trip there next month. Can I use the 'General Quota' for my reservation when reserving from the UK? (It doesn't look as though 'foreign tourist quota' is even available for e-ticket reservations - is that right?)

I know this question was asked fairly recently, but I need clarification to quell my first-time nerves.

Many thanks

Sama · Jul 17th, 2006, 23:23

yes, you can use "general" quota. I did two train trips in March and never used the "foreign tourist" quota.

Sarah in Bristol · Jul 17th, 2006, 23:34

Thanks.

Nick-H · Jul 18th, 2006, 00:20

Yes, the special quotas are there for when you can't get a general quota place.

The exception to this might be Lady's Quota?

aadil · Jul 18th, 2006, 01:15

Don't go for the ladies compartment as it is a separate compartment which is not connected internally to the train through vestibules and is at one end of the train which remains outside the platform sometimes!!! And it is just a general coach with not too much security anyway. I feel it is pretty unsafe for a foreigner travelling in India. Just go for the generalquota in the second class sleeper compartment or if you wish to splurge on the airconditioned one go for the 3AC or 2AC depending on how much comfort you wish to enjoy on your trip. 2AC is better as it has only two berths instead of three on one side of the compartment in the coach. A normal sleeper coach will do just fine if you are not too finicky about travelling with middle class Indian families!!!

Cheers,
Aadil.

steven_ber · Jul 22nd, 2006, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by aadil

Don't go for the ladies compartment as it is a separate compartment which is not connected internally to the train through vestibules and is at one end of the train which remains outside the platform sometimes!!! And it is just a general coach with not too much security anyway.

Cheers,
Aadil.

Hi Aadil

The ladies compartment on the Mumbai suburban trains is exactly as you describe, but I thought it was different on long distance trains (A compartment of 6 Sleeper Class berths, with a door), but I must confess, I've never seen the ladies section on a long distance train.

manojb · Jul 22nd, 2006, 23:24

It is as you describe, steven.

Jul 17th, 2006, 23:19	#1
Sarah in Bristol Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK Posts: 22	I'm a foreign tourist: Can I use 'General Quota' for e-ticket train reservation? Hi all I'm a bit confused about the purpose of the 'Foreign Tourist Quota' on trains. Are foreign tourists permitted to reserve on the 'General' quota, or do they HAVE to stick to the 'Foreign Tourist' quota? Context: I am a UK citizen in the UK, booking an e-ticket on the Indian rail system for my trip there next month. Can I use the 'General Quota' for my reservation when reserving from the UK? (It doesn't look as though 'foreign tourist quota' is even available for e-ticket reservations - is that right?) I know this question was asked fairly recently, but I need clarification to quell my first-time nerves. Many thanks

Jul 17th, 2006, 23:23	#2
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,344	yes, you can use "general" quota. I did two train trips in March and never used the "foreign tourist" quota. __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Jul 18th, 2006, 00:20	#4
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 26,745	Yes, the special quotas are there for when you can't get a general quota place. The exception to this might be Lady's Quota? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Jul 18th, 2006, 01:15	#5
aadil Aircraft Service Engineer, Astronomer & Traveller Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Mumbai, India. (Lat 18.967 N, Long 72.833 E, Alt 11 m) Posts: 1,826	Don't go for the ladies compartment as it is a separate compartment which is not connected internally to the train through vestibules and is at one end of the train which remains outside the platform sometimes!!! And it is just a general coach with not too much security anyway. I feel it is pretty unsafe for a foreigner travelling in India. Just go for the generalquota in the second class sleeper compartment or if you wish to splurge on the airconditioned one go for the 3AC or 2AC depending on how much comfort you wish to enjoy on your trip. 2AC is better as it has only two berths instead of three on one side of the compartment in the coach. A normal sleeper coach will do just fine if you are not too finicky about travelling with middle class Indian families!!! Cheers, Aadil. __________________ Climb high; climb far; Your goal, the sky, Your aim, the stars!!!

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