Train from Goa to Mumbai with children

Catwin · Oct 9th, 2009, 21:23

Hi,

We are planning to go by train from Goa to Mumbai in Feb, and want to book it in advance. There will be four of us, 2 adults and two children.

Which class do you suggest?

I was thinking 2AC? Are there any compartments with doors that you can bolt? I would really like to go on a night train, but am not sure if I would be able to sleep if I felt anyone could come in. How safe is it?

What is the alternative to the tinted glass option?

Thanks.

delhiwala · Oct 10th, 2009, 00:38

Compartments with Doors are in 1Ac only. But II AC is also safe...

ssharonuk · Oct 11th, 2009, 11:51

hi we (myself hubby & grand daughter) went on the same trip in January there are no doors on 2ac just curtains which you close.
it was a very safe journey not once did we feel threatened the only thing we did wrong is we should of booked an extra seat for our suit cases as the room below the seats was not big enough to squeeze our suit cases under which meant me sharing a bunk with hubby so we had to sleep sitting up, with 2ac you get clean sheets and pillows and also a choice of food which is veg or non veg also refreshments come around until around 10 o'clock but if your like me and don't like sugar in your tea or coffee then take a flask
the windows are tinted to stop the sun coming through but looking out youll have a great view albeit for a few hrs
I did enjoy my time on the train and the one thing that did please me was the toilets were very clean

Sharon

zsonia2993 · Oct 11th, 2009, 12:29

ssharonuk, which train ??

ssharonuk · Oct 11th, 2009, 16:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by zsonia2993

ssharonuk, which train ??

Hi please forgive my ignorance it was the 0112 Konkan Kanya

p.s very easy to book your tickets now even before you leave for your holidays with www.makemytrip.com or www.cleartrip.com 90days in advance
a great new service

zsonia2993 · Oct 12th, 2009, 05:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssharonuk

Hi please forgive my ignorance it was the 0112 Konkan Kanya

p.s very easy to book your tickets now even before you leave for your holidays with www.makemytrip.com or www.cleartrip.com 90days in advance
a great new service

Thanks and no problem... just wanted to know which train was getting the good review

arunganpath · Oct 12th, 2009, 13:32

Today all trains are good. When you talk of 1AC or 2AC, invariably they are provided with all facilities.

Oct 9th, 2009, 21:23	#1
Catwin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: England Posts: 28	Train from Goa to Mumbai with children Hi, We are planning to go by train from Goa to Mumbai in Feb, and want to book it in advance. There will be four of us, 2 adults and two children. Which class do you suggest? I was thinking 2AC? Are there any compartments with doors that you can bolt? I would really like to go on a night train, but am not sure if I would be able to sleep if I felt anyone could come in. How safe is it? What is the alternative to the tinted glass option? Thanks.

Oct 10th, 2009, 00:38	#2
delhiwala IM what IM Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indeyah ! Posts: 4,817	Compartments with Doors are in 1Ac only. But II AC is also safe... __________________ Travel only with thy equals or thy betters; if there are none, travel alone. - The Dhammapada

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Oct 11th, 2009, 11:51	#3
ssharonuk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: England Posts: 283	hi we (myself hubby & grand daughter) went on the same trip in January there are no doors on 2ac just curtains which you close. it was a very safe journey not once did we feel threatened the only thing we did wrong is we should of booked an extra seat for our suit cases as the room below the seats was not big enough to squeeze our suit cases under which meant me sharing a bunk with hubby so we had to sleep sitting up, with 2ac you get clean sheets and pillows and also a choice of food which is veg or non veg also refreshments come around until around 10 o'clock but if your like me and don't like sugar in your tea or coffee then take a flask the windows are tinted to stop the sun coming through but looking out youll have a great view albeit for a few hrs I did enjoy my time on the train and the one thing that did please me was the toilets were very clean Sharon

Oct 11th, 2009, 12:29	#4
zsonia2993 Who/what made me a senior member? Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 139	ssharonuk, which train ??

Oct 12th, 2009, 13:32	#7
arunganpath Junior most member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 752	Today all trains are good. When you talk of 1AC or 2AC, invariably they are provided with all facilities.