Kalka mail train state

passion for trains · Nov 1st, 2009, 17:58

Hi. We intend to travel on the Kalka mail from Delhi to Kalka. This will be our 1st rail journey in India so plan to travel AC1.
We our not sure if the train will be a little tired.For example not having any clean bedding or water,could the toilets be a little challenging. Any help or advise much appreciated. From Passion for trains and boats that plane

ribhu95 · Nov 1st, 2009, 19:29

Delhi Kalka is not a long haul.

And AC 1 is as good as it gets...i dont think you should worry too much...Good to have some bottled water with you though..

I am not sure if they serve you bottled water gratis..

ribhu

passion for trains · Nov 1st, 2009, 23:43

Thank you so much from your reply. Will take your advice regarding bottled water,but will there be enough water on the train to flush toilets, as we will be traveling on the 2nd night of the train.

*jyoti* · Nov 2nd, 2009, 00:18

... I fear you're in for a rude shock.

There is no question of enough water because the toilets don't flush. There is a just a hole onto the tracks.

Unless AC1 has different toilets than everyone else...

I've traveled 2 tier & 3 tier AC a lot and never had complaints about the bedding though. Usually a small pillow, 2 sheets, and a heavy blanket. The sheets are washed after each use. I'm not sure about the blanket.

There should be touts coming thru selling bottled water, or there are lots of places at the train station to get water.

passion for trains · Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:26

Hi . Many thanks for your reply. This will be a fantastic adventure us.So much to learn and asorb.Passion for trains

steven_ber · Nov 2nd, 2009, 16:29

There is a flushing mechanism in all AC classes (can't remember for non AC classes), but it doesn't work well.

The Kalka mail stays at Delhi Jn station for about 80 minutes, so all water and other things will be replenished.

passion for trains · Nov 2nd, 2009, 23:33

Hi Many thanks for the reassurance.

Nov 1st, 2009, 17:58	#1
passion for trains Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilcove,Cornwall,Great Britain Posts: 7	Kalka mail train state Hi. We intend to travel on the Kalka mail from Delhi to Kalka. This will be our 1st rail journey in India so plan to travel AC1. We our not sure if the train will be a little tired.For example not having any clean bedding or water,could the toilets be a little challenging. Any help or advise much appreciated. From Passion for trains and boats that plane

Nov 1st, 2009, 23:43	#3
passion for trains Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilcove,Cornwall,Great Britain Posts: 7	Kalka Mail train state Thank you so much from your reply. Will take your advice regarding bottled water,but will there be enough water on the train to flush toilets, as we will be traveling on the 2nd night of the train.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 01:26	#5
passion for trains Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilcove,Cornwall,Great Britain Posts: 7	Kalka Mail train state Hi . Many thanks for your reply. This will be a fantastic adventure us.So much to learn and asorb.Passion for trains

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	There is a flushing mechanism in all AC classes (can't remember for non AC classes), but it doesn't work well. The Kalka mail stays at Delhi Jn station for about 80 minutes, so all water and other things will be replenished. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Nov 1st, 2009, 19:29	#2
ribhu95 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 265	Delhi Kalka is not a long haul. And AC 1 is as good as it gets...i dont think you should worry too much...Good to have some bottled water with you though.. I am not sure if they serve you bottled water gratis.. ribhu

Nov 2nd, 2009, 00:18	#4
jyoti gauri firangi ladki Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 455	... I fear you're in for a rude shock. There is no question of enough water because the toilets don't flush. There is a just a hole onto the tracks. Unless AC1 has different toilets than everyone else... I've traveled 2 tier & 3 tier AC a lot and never had complaints about the bedding though. Usually a small pillow, 2 sheets, and a heavy blanket. The sheets are washed after each use. I'm not sure about the blanket. There should be touts coming thru selling bottled water, or there are lots of places at the train station to get water.

Nov 2nd, 2009, 23:33	#7
passion for trains Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wilcove,Cornwall,Great Britain Posts: 7	Hi Many thanks for the reassurance.

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