Knowing the Indian Train

Jeroen · Feb 15th, 2004, 03:08

If you want to book train tickets in advance using the excellent online ticketing system at www.irctc.co.in, be aware that reservation is only functional between 8.00 and 22.00, and from 08.00 and 14.00 on Sundays (all times IST). You can view the availability of seats, though.

freemanx · Feb 24th, 2004, 20:13

hi beach,

TERRIFIC!!!

have just finished reading your excellent contribution.
haven't been to india jet and had quite a few questions about indian trains and the whole system and how it works.
now they are all answered!
because my english is not the best, it took me a few hours to read (and understand) the whole of it, but it was well worth the effort.

many, many thanks

by the way,
what is the beach you like the most?
would be pleased to hear your oppinion on the thread "the most beautiful beach of the world"

all the best to you

steven_ber · Feb 24th, 2004, 23:16

freemanx, Just when you think you've learnt enough about Indian Railways, you find this train, (well, I didn't find it

)

freemanx · Feb 25th, 2004, 00:06

........

.........think i need some

now i feel better

looking forward to it

beach · Feb 25th, 2004, 19:13

freemanx,
I love flattery!! More please…..

charmedacrobat · Mar 5th, 2004, 19:10

how reliable is the airconditioner on the trains in teh heat of the summer? If we pay for AC will we actually get it?
Sarah

mayamiss · Mar 5th, 2004, 19:56

Not only will you get the AC for sure, but you might even be cold, at least that is what Ifelt like in AC trains....

beach · Mar 5th, 2004, 20:10

Quote:

Originally posted by beach
All the facilities available in SL is available here also. Bedroll available inside the coach free of cost. Like in any other AC coaches here again you can't enjoy the outside view due to the dark window glass. Tell that coach attendant to reduce the CHILL if you feel that you are inside a freezer with berths & wheels!

At times they think that passengers are to be delivered like a deep frozen parcel

.Just shout at that AC operator sitting at the corner cabin near the toilet.Its too difficult to locate when closed.He hides inside

steven_ber · Mar 6th, 2004, 03:57

On my first trip to India, my friend and I travelled First Class air conditioned (1A) from Trivandrum to Chennai, my friend spent long periods in the loo (not air con) TO WARM UP.

edwardseco · Mar 6th, 2004, 08:23

Regarding AC I have been on a train where there was little or no AC functioning, whew..

SHIMLA · Mar 6th, 2004, 19:41

The cold is relative. Obviously, when outside temperatures drop at night, one feels cooler inside the AC compartment and hence the need to ask the attendant to reduce the cooling.

During mid-noon, when the outside is like a furnace, one may complain that the AC is ineffective, if the attendant does not increase the cooling inside!

fat freddy's cat · Mar 6th, 2004, 21:46

Another great post beach

We travelled 2AC and it was great but chilly!

isabel · May 6th, 2004, 17:58

Good job!

I found all this information extremely useful. Took note of it for my trip to India (June-July).

THANK YOU!

isabel · May 6th, 2004, 18:00

Forgot to vote!

tstan · May 6th, 2004, 18:32

Resourceful train travellers should carry a roll of plastic duct tape to mitigate the effects of air-conditioning.

Those of us lucky enough to travel around India in December and January can be quite comfortable in Second Class Sleeper (reserved).

View Poll Results: Which class you would prefer in Indian train?
Second Class (Unreserved)	30	4.29%
Sleeper Class	223	31.90%
AC 3-Tier sleeper	135	19.31%
AC 2-Tier sleeper	228	32.62%
AC First Class	129	18.45%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 699. You may not vote on this poll

Feb 15th, 2004, 03:08	#16
Jeroen A government of India undertaking Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Prague, Czech Republic Posts: 296	Online reservations: limited hours. If you want to book train tickets in advance using the excellent online ticketing system at www.irctc.co.in, be aware that reservation is only functional between 8.00 and 22.00, and from 08.00 and 14.00 on Sundays (all times IST). You can view the availability of seats, though. __________________ 'To see the world in a grain of sand; and heaven in a wild flower; to hold infinity in the palm of your hand; and eternity in an hour'

Feb 24th, 2004, 23:16	#18
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,645	freemanx, Just when you think you've learnt enough about Indian Railways, you find this train, (well, I didn't find it ) __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information.

Feb 25th, 2004, 19:13	#20
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,232	freemanx, I love flattery!! More please….. __________________ Hampi info

Mar 6th, 2004, 19:41	#26
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,129	The cold is relative. Obviously, when outside temperatures drop at night, one feels cooler inside the AC compartment and hence the need to ask the attendant to reduce the cooling. During mid-noon, when the outside is like a furnace, one may complain that the AC is ineffective, if the attendant does not increase the cooling inside! __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Feb 24th, 2004, 20:13	#17
freemanx Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 432	hi beach, TERRIFIC!!! have just finished reading your excellent contribution. haven't been to india jet and had quite a few questions about indian trains and the whole system and how it works. now they are all answered! because my english is not the best, it took me a few hours to read (and understand) the whole of it, but it was well worth the effort. many, many thanks by the way, what is the beach you like the most? would be pleased to hear your oppinion on the thread "the most beautiful beach of the world" all the best to you

Feb 25th, 2004, 00:06	#19
freemanx Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: somewhere Posts: 432	........ .........think i need some now i feel better looking forward to it

Mar 5th, 2004, 19:10	#21
charmedacrobat Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 10	how reliable is the airconditioner on the trains in teh heat of the summer? If we pay for AC will we actually get it? Sarah

Mar 5th, 2004, 19:56	#22
mayamiss Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: switzerland Posts: 3	Not only will you get the AC for sure, but you might even be cold, at least that is what Ifelt like in AC trains....

Mar 6th, 2004, 03:57	#24
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 8,645	On my first trip to India, my friend and I travelled First Class air conditioned (1A) from Trivandrum to Chennai, my friend spent long periods in the loo (not air con) TO WARM UP.

Mar 6th, 2004, 08:23	#25
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,536	Regarding AC I have been on a train where there was little or no AC functioning, whew..

Mar 6th, 2004, 21:46	#27
fat freddy's cat Miaowing Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: uk Posts: 197	Another great post beach We travelled 2AC and it was great but chilly!

May 6th, 2004, 17:58	#28
isabel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SPAIN Posts: 54	GOOD JOB Good job! I found all this information extremely useful. Took note of it for my trip to India (June-July). THANK YOU! __________________ VIVE Y DEJA VIVIR

May 6th, 2004, 18:00	#29
isabel Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SPAIN Posts: 54	Forgot to vote!

May 6th, 2004, 18:32	#30
tstan power brake keep distance Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sydney Posts: 190	Resourceful train travellers should carry a roll of plastic duct tape to mitigate the effects of air-conditioning. Those of us lucky enough to travel around India in December and January can be quite comfortable in Second Class Sleeper (reserved).

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