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SHIMLA · Jan 1st, 2006, 22:50

The LHB rakes used on the Mumbai Rajdhani Express have more berths in 2A and 3A than the normal rakes. I think 3A has 72 berths; and 2A 54.

anilkhare · Jan 2nd, 2006, 01:46

hats off to u man ....amazing and awesome work...steven ber..tusi gr8 ho

old india hand · Jan 2nd, 2006, 07:18

dear vsp... #38

So the 3A carriage with 64 Berths is not having an AC Machine at the end! ?

old india hand · Jan 2nd, 2006, 08:25

I have just completed an online booking with IRCTC.

My journey is six hours in daytime and I chose a side-upper berth in sleeper-class.

The availabilitiy showed over 400 places for this day in mid-Feb

However the system has allocated me a LB/ lower-berth #9.

Why - any suggestions?

SHIMLA · Jan 2nd, 2006, 10:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by old india hand

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However the system has allocated me a LB/ lower-berth #9.

Why - any suggestions?

What age did you mention ?

vsp27759 · Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:10

Dear old india hand,
Your observation:
""I chose a side-upper berth in sleeper-class. The availabilitiy showed over 400 places for this day in mid-Feb. However the system has allocated me a LB/ lower-berth #9.""
---------------------
@@@May I know the Train Number; your starting point & terminating point?
=============
Regarding 3A Q, please give me some time.
==========================
V.Srinivasa Prasad
2.1.2006/10.15 hrs.

vsp27759 · Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:47

Dear old india hand,
Your observation:-
""So the 3A carriage with 64 Berths is not having an AC Machine at the end! ?""
---------------
@@@In partial modification to what I have said earlier:
---
###In 2A, coach, the space used for keeping the Bed Rolls, gets projected further and with the result, the space for locating two additional berths (one.LB & one UB) is lost.
---------
###But in 3A, though similar arrangement exists, you still find Berth Nos.60,61,62.
================
@@@I was informed, the AC machines in AC Coaches are ""roof-mounted"".
===============
V.Srinivasa Prasad
2.1.2006/10.50 hrs.

old india hand · Jan 3rd, 2006, 07:56

Shimla #43 -
My age, yes oldish. If I halve my age and reverse my name can I then get an upper?

vsp... #44 -
NZM to JHS on Train No 8408.

SHIMLA · Jan 3rd, 2006, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by old india hand

Shimla #43 -
My age, yes oldish. If I halve my age and reverse my name can I then get an upper?

Oldish ? The system found you old enough to kindly alot a lower berth !!

Yes, you can halve your age and retry, but be ready to tackle the TTE on the train !

vsp27759 · Jan 6th, 2006, 19:24

Dear Old India Hand,
Please see this:-
----
You Queried For Train Number Train Name Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Source Station Destination Station Quota Code
8408 HIRAKUND EXP 12-2-2006 H NIZAMUDDIN JHANSI JN GENERAL

S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - SL
1 12- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0411

2 13- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0434

3 16- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0413

4 19- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0429

5 20- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0443

6 23- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0413
============================== ====
@@I am afraid your Choice for Side Upper Berth (or) Upper Berth MUST NOT HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY THE IRCTC.WEB SITE.
-----
@@@Now there is no point in cancelling this Lower Berth. On the day of journey, you request the TTE of the Coach. He will be very happy to put you in the Upper Berth. Not a big deal at all!!!!!.
==============
V.Srinivasa Prasad
6.1.2006/18.30 hrs.

steven_ber · Feb 1st, 2006, 18:40

The Thar Express train will begin its maiden journey on February 18 from Khokhrapar in Sindh (Pakistan) to Munabao station in Rajasthan.

Does anyone know if Foreign tourists will be allowed to use this train to cross the border?

steven_ber · Feb 25th, 2006, 00:41

From todays rail budget........

"From today the facility of i-ticket and e-ticket has been made available on all mail and express trains."

Adriane&Salvador · Feb 26th, 2006, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

The Thar Express train will begin its maiden journey on February 18 from Khokhrapar in Sindh (Pakistan) to Munabao station in Rajasthan.

Does anyone know if Foreign tourists will be allowed to use this train to cross the border?

Anybody know where I could check on this? Who's train is it, the Indian National Railway?

steven_ber · Feb 27th, 2006, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adriane&Salvador

Anybody know where I could check on this? Who's train is it, the Indian National Railway?

The following is from the 'Man in seat 61' website.

Quote:

A new weekly international train called the Thar Express started on 17 February 2006 from Jodhpur to Karachi via the border at Munabao.

Eastbound : The Thar Express leaves Karachi every Friday at 23:00, arriving at 'Zero Point' on the Pakistan/India frontier at around 08:00 next morning. After customs checks, the train goes forward to Munabao on the Indian side, arriving around 11:00, departing again at 15:00 after customs formalities, arriving Jodhpur at 21:30 Saturday.

Westbound : The Thar Express leaves Jodhpur every Friday at 23:30 arriving Munabao at 08:00, leaving Munabao at around 14:30 on Saturdays, reaching Karachi after midnight on Saturday night.

The sleeper fare from zero point to Karachi is about Rs230. No more information is yet available, but feedback would be appreciated..! The train will have one sleeping-car and several economy cars.

steven_ber · Feb 28th, 2006, 12:26

Jaipur to Gwalior.

Train 9777 departs Jaipur daily at 06:00 and gets to Gwalior at 13:00.

2-tier air con = Rs 717
3-tier air con = Rs 463
Air con Chair Class = Rs 362
Bookable 2nd. class seat = Rs 107 (not air con)

Gwalior to Jaipur.

Train 9778 departs Gwalior daily at 15:00 and gets to Jaipur at 22:30.

Jan 1st, 2006, 22:50	#16
SHIMLA Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Yangon, MYANMAR Posts: 4,126	The LHB rakes used on the Mumbai Rajdhani Express have more berths in 2A and 3A than the normal rakes. I think 3A has 72 berths; and 2A 54. __________________ Whoever said money can't buy happiness didn't know where to shop !

Feb 1st, 2006, 18:40	#26
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,435	The Thar Express train will begin its maiden journey on February 18 from Khokhrapar in Sindh (Pakistan) to Munabao station in Rajasthan. Does anyone know if Foreign tourists will be allowed to use this train to cross the border? __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

Feb 28th, 2006, 12:26	#30
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,435	A useful train..... Jaipur to Gwalior. Train 9777 departs Jaipur daily at 06:00 and gets to Gwalior at 13:00. 2-tier air con = Rs 717 3-tier air con = Rs 463 Air con Chair Class = Rs 362 Bookable 2nd. class seat = Rs 107 (not air con) Gwalior to Jaipur. Train 9778 departs Gwalior daily at 15:00 and gets to Jaipur at 22:30.

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old india hand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 112	I have just completed an online booking with IRCTC. My journey is six hours in daytime and I chose a side-upper berth in sleeper-class. The availabilitiy showed over 400 places for this day in mid-Feb However the system has allocated me a LB/ lower-berth #9. Why - any suggestions?

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vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,670	Dear old india hand, Your observation: ""I chose a side-upper berth in sleeper-class. The availabilitiy showed over 400 places for this day in mid-Feb. However the system has allocated me a LB/ lower-berth #9."" --------------------- @@@May I know the Train Number; your starting point & terminating point? ============= Regarding 3A Q, please give me some time. ========================== V.Srinivasa Prasad 2.1.2006/10.15 hrs.

Jan 2nd, 2006, 11:47	#22
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,670	Dear old india hand, Your observation:- ""So the 3A carriage with 64 Berths is not having an AC Machine at the end! ?"" --------------- @@@In partial modification to what I have said earlier: --- ###In 2A, coach, the space used for keeping the Bed Rolls, gets projected further and with the result, the space for locating two additional berths (one.LB & one UB) is lost. --------- ###But in 3A, though similar arrangement exists, you still find Berth Nos.60,61,62. ================ @@@I was informed, the AC machines in AC Coaches are ""roof-mounted"". =============== V.Srinivasa Prasad 2.1.2006/10.50 hrs.

Jan 3rd, 2006, 07:56	#23
old india hand Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 112	Shimla #43 - My age, yes oldish. If I halve my age and reverse my name can I then get an upper? vsp... #44 - NZM to JHS on Train No 8408.

Jan 6th, 2006, 19:24	#25
vsp27759 V.SRINIVASA PRASAD Join Date: May 2005 Location: HYDERABAD Posts: 2,670	Dear Old India Hand, Please see this:- ---- You Queried For Train Number Train Name Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Source Station Destination Station Quota Code 8408 HIRAKUND EXP 12-2-2006 H NIZAMUDDIN JHANSI JN GENERAL S.No. Date (DD-MM-YYYY) Class - SL 1 12- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0411 2 13- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0434 3 16- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0413 4 19- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0429 5 20- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0443 6 23- 2-2006 AVAILABLE- 0413 ============================== ==== @@I am afraid your Choice for Side Upper Berth (or) Upper Berth MUST NOT HAVE BEEN TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT BY THE IRCTC.WEB SITE. ----- @@@Now there is no point in cancelling this Lower Berth. On the day of journey, you request the TTE of the Coach. He will be very happy to put you in the Upper Berth. Not a big deal at all!!!!!. ============== V.Srinivasa Prasad 6.1.2006/18.30 hrs.

Feb 25th, 2006, 00:41	#27
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,435	From todays rail budget........ "From today the facility of i-ticket and e-ticket has been made available on all mail and express trains."