Shower in 1st AC train - Has anyone taken it?

atala · Apr 6th, 2008, 00:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

I've only travelled in 2-tier air con 4 times, and never looked for a shower, but I'm wondering, was your carriage a combined 1AC/2AC carriage? (one half of the carriage 1AC the other half 2AC).

What train was it?

It was the 2555 Gorakdam express. It was a complete, normal 2AC carriage.

steven_ber · Apr 6th, 2008, 00:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by atala

It was the 2555 Gorakdam express. It was a complete, normal 2AC carriage.

Thanks, that's good to know, though it may be a while before I use 2A again.

sb_amd_us · May 31st, 2008, 06:21

Once again I failed to get a 1st AC ticket on Indian Railways(Unsucessful attempts in 2001/2003 and 2005) so much for my dream to travel in 1st AC and this thread....
I had my friend to go to Railway Station exactly before 90 days, but was told that 1st AC was booked as soon as booking started. I've secured the seats in 2nd AC for timebeing. Since train starts from Jammu and goes through Delhi to Ajmer...all politician and VIP guests would've gotton reserve quota and that's the explanation my friend got from Railway station.
I'll still try on the day I board the train and cross my fingers. Hopefully someone will cancel his/her resrvation.

HelenR · May 31st, 2008, 09:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sb_amd_us

Once again I failed to get a 1st AC ticket on Indian Railways(Unsucessful attempts in 2001/2003 and 2005) so much for my dream to travel in 1st AC and this thread....
I had my friend to go to Railway Station exactly before 90 days, but was told that 1st AC was booked as soon as booking started. I've secured the seats in 2nd AC for timebeing. Since train starts from Jammu and goes through Delhi to Ajmer...all politician and VIP guests would've gotton reserve quota and that's the explanation my friend got from Railway station.
I'll still try on the day I board the train and cross my fingers. Hopefully someone will cancel his/her resrvation.

Wow, 1AC tickets book out that fast?!

I was trying to book it online. Our travel dates are in September, booking hasn't started yet. Should we try with a travel agent? Is it easier to get what you want that way?

capt_mahajan · May 31st, 2008, 09:45

Surprised to see the 1ac tickets booking fast. Maybe there was a reason a bunch of beauraucrats or politicians was travelling..

I wouldn't bother with a travel agent. Book well in advance though.

HelenR · May 31st, 2008, 09:49

Well, I'll book as soon as September booking opens then. Thanks capt_mahajan!

sb_amd_us · May 31st, 2008, 17:32

If you're not going to Delhi(Capital of India)or going through it, chances are high as it'll avoid manipulation by beuracrats and politicians. All my unsuccessful attempts had a common factor - Delhi.

04274108 · May 31st, 2008, 21:58

I took a shower on one of the trains but I felt guilty so I put it back.

Aishah · May 31st, 2008, 22:21

From my travels in 1AC all the showers have been in the toilet. I thought the whole arrangement rather unappetizing really - the shower water goes over the floor and drains onto the railway tracks. It's in the Indian toilet room - and you virtually have to stand over the toilet. It's a confined space, don't think it would be great with the train lurching around...

Nick-H · May 31st, 2008, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04274108

I took a shower on one of the trains but I felt guilty so I put it back.

Hah! That's what I think everytime I see this thread title

But I managed, just, to restrain myself

04274108 · Jun 1st, 2008, 03:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Hah! That's what I think everytime I see this thread title

But I managed, just, to restrain myself

That's ok, Nick. You have enough work to do around here so I deputized myself to become a sub-sub-moderator/associate and fulfilled your comical duties.

sb_amd_us · Jun 1st, 2008, 05:11

. I started the thread but never realized the "funny" side of the thread. It took me a while to figure out...but then when I figured out...I just burst out into LOUD laughs! Thanks guys.

zoltan · Jun 1st, 2008, 05:20

Sorry, yes it was me... I'll return it next time I'm in India

Nick-H · Jun 1st, 2008, 11:45

A friend of mine used to laugh at a nearby restaurant's sign, Have you seen our new menu?

She thought they ought to have taken better care of it

04274108 · Jun 1st, 2008, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

A friend of mine used to laugh at a nearby restaurant's sign, Have you seen our new menu?

She thought they ought to have taken better care of it

That's like all the products that advertise themselves as "new and improved". What were they before? "Old and crappy"?

May 31st, 2008, 22:21	#24
Aishah She-who-must-be-obeyed! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaisalmer Posts: 4,448	From my travels in 1AC all the showers have been in the toilet. I thought the whole arrangement rather unappetizing really - the shower water goes over the floor and drains onto the railway tracks. It's in the Indian toilet room - and you virtually have to stand over the toilet. It's a confined space, don't think it would be great with the train lurching around... __________________ "Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards."

Jun 1st, 2008, 05:20	#28
zoltan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 511	Sorry, yes it was me... I'll return it next time I'm in India __________________ India (and other) photos click here

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Feb 1st - Mar 1st, have preferred destinations, need asisstance	Juliette	India Travel Itinerary Advice	5	Jan 4th, 2007 17:20
Shower & change in Mumbai???	OutandAbout	Health and Well Being in India	2	May 14th, 2006 20:16
1st class ticket in the train	TerryM	Indian Railways	23	Sep 12th, 2005 02:16
Bath/shower gel in India?	Zaranna	Packing Tips for India travel	7	Jun 9th, 2005 14:50
Shower caps and drinking water	hfot2	Chai and Chat	2	Sep 14th, 2004 12:52

May 31st, 2008, 06:21	#18
sb_amd_us Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 65	Once again I failed to get a 1st AC ticket on Indian Railways(Unsucessful attempts in 2001/2003 and 2005) so much for my dream to travel in 1st AC and this thread.... I had my friend to go to Railway Station exactly before 90 days, but was told that 1st AC was booked as soon as booking started. I've secured the seats in 2nd AC for timebeing. Since train starts from Jammu and goes through Delhi to Ajmer...all politician and VIP guests would've gotton reserve quota and that's the explanation my friend got from Railway station. I'll still try on the day I board the train and cross my fingers. Hopefully someone will cancel his/her resrvation.

May 31st, 2008, 09:45	#20
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 9,743	Surprised to see the 1ac tickets booking fast. Maybe there was a reason a bunch of beauraucrats or politicians was travelling.. I wouldn't bother with a travel agent. Book well in advance though.

May 31st, 2008, 09:49	#21
HelenR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 108	Well, I'll book as soon as September booking opens then. Thanks capt_mahajan!

May 31st, 2008, 17:32	#22
sb_amd_us Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 65	If you're not going to Delhi(Capital of India)or going through it, chances are high as it'll avoid manipulation by beuracrats and politicians. All my unsuccessful attempts had a common factor - Delhi.

May 31st, 2008, 21:58	#23
04274108 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 292	I took a shower on one of the trains but I felt guilty so I put it back.

Jun 1st, 2008, 05:11	#27
sb_amd_us Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 65	. I started the thread but never realized the "funny" side of the thread. It took me a while to figure out...but then when I figured out...I just burst out into LOUD laughs! Thanks guys.

Jun 1st, 2008, 11:45	#29
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,832	A friend of mine used to laugh at a nearby restaurant's sign, Have you seen our new menu? She thought they ought to have taken better care of it

User Name		Remember Me?
Password