Train Waitlist advice?

zenix · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:14

Hello,

I have booked two tickes from Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri. We're traveling in AC3. Out train is scheduled to leave on 9th September 22:05. We were now in waitlist positions 22/21.

What is the chance of getting confirmed tickets? Is there any way to cut the line? =)

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:20

you can check the status of the same on the internet itself !!

zenix · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by shashank.aggarwal

you can check the status of the same on the internet itself !!

I've checked... that the status now. It was 25/24 yesterday.

shashank.aggarwal · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:31

There was a similar thread couple of days back, wherein there was a lot of advise on similar issue, you might want to look for that..!!

capt_mahajan · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:35

I think shashank means this one

Wait listing- could someone explain please?

Bhaswaran · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:39

Why dont you try Tatkal tickets on this train. This train, Darjeeling Mail, is a pretty popular one and is the best between Kolkata-NJP, and even Tatkal tickets will also dry out in minutes. Go fast.

zenix · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:43

Thank you for help. I think i'm going back to ticket office and make some arrengments... try a different train or tatkal.

steven_ber · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:47

Give me 5 minutes and I'll look at your options.

Do you want to take the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway?

Bhaswaran · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:47

tatkal is available on other trains also. Try them. There is also a lot of overnight pushback/sleeper bus service from Kolkata to Siliguri.

zenix · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:54

I have local here who's coming with me to ticket office. That will help

There's number of traing going that route so we will get ticket to some train... (Any train is just fine as long as we can get to Darjeeling) in some class.

If not, then will be going by bus.

steven_ber · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:55

There are 24 berths available in 3-tier air con using the Tatkal quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th.(Rs 684 + 300 Tatkal charge = Rs 984 per ticket)

So much better value would be.....

There are 2 berths available in 2-tier air con using the Foreign Tourist Quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th. (Rs 941 per ticket)

If you re-book, and get the berths you want, then get a refund on your original tickets, but not till you get your new tickets.

zenix · Sep 7th, 2007, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

There are 24 berths available in 3-tier air con using the Tatkal quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th.(Rs 684 + 300 Tatkal charge = Rs 984 per ticket)

So much better value would be.....

There are 2 berths available in 2-tier air con using the Foreign Tourist Quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th. (Rs 941 per ticket)

If you re-book, and get the berths you want, then get a refund on your original tickets, but not till you get your new tickets.

Thanks!!!

capt_mahajan · Sep 7th, 2007, 14:11

Steven, you took 8 minutes instead of 5

Amazing

steven_ber · Sep 7th, 2007, 14:14

I've been trying to search for train times for a simple journey in England, I've been looking for an hour.

Give me Indian Railways always.

Bhaswaran · Sep 7th, 2007, 14:16

excellent Steven

Sep 7th, 2007, 13:14	#1
zenix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 7	Train Waitlist advice? Hello, I have booked two tickes from Sealdah to New Jalpaiguri. We're traveling in AC3. Out train is scheduled to leave on 9th September 22:05. We were now in waitlist positions 22/21. What is the chance of getting confirmed tickets? Is there any way to cut the line? =) Last edited by machadinha : Sep 7th, 2007 at 13:22. Reason: adjusted title, fast advice we all need ;)

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Sep 7th, 2007, 13:31	#4
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,785	There was a similar thread couple of days back, wherein there was a lot of advise on similar issue, you might want to look for that..!!

Sep 7th, 2007, 13:35	#5
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,590	I think shashank means this one Wait listing- could someone explain please?

Sep 7th, 2007, 13:43	#7
zenix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 7	Thank you for help. I think i'm going back to ticket office and make some arrengments... try a different train or tatkal.

Sep 7th, 2007, 13:54	#10
zenix Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Helsinki, Finland Posts: 7	I have local here who's coming with me to ticket office. That will help There's number of traing going that route so we will get ticket to some train... (Any train is just fine as long as we can get to Darjeeling) in some class. If not, then will be going by bus.

Sep 7th, 2007, 13:55	#11
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,655	There are 24 berths available in 3-tier air con using the Tatkal quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th.(Rs 684 + 300 Tatkal charge = Rs 984 per ticket) So much better value would be..... There are 2 berths available in 2-tier air con using the Foreign Tourist Quota for the Darjeeling Mail on the 9th. (Rs 941 per ticket) If you re-book, and get the berths you want, then get a refund on your original tickets, but not till you get your new tickets.

Sep 7th, 2007, 14:11	#13
capt_mahajan (in charge of navel affairs) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 10,590	Steven, you took 8 minutes instead of 5 Amazing

Sep 7th, 2007, 14:14	#14
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: London, England. Posts: 9,655	I've been trying to search for train times for a simple journey in England, I've been looking for an hour. Give me Indian Railways always.

Sep 7th, 2007, 14:16	#15
Bhaswaran Landscape Photographer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kolkata. INDIA bhaswaran@redifmail.com Posts: 992	excellent Steven

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