Which part of "Not Available" Don't I Understand?

soundbyte

I'm trying to book an e-ticket for the 2432 TRIVNDRM RJDHNI for March 15th (VASAI RD to CAN, but this problem applies to all segments).

I'm not getting a REGRET or WL. All I get, for every train, every segment between now and two months is "NOT AVAILABLE."

I thought the Rajhdananis were e-ticketable ("E-ticketable?" I've think I've just made up a new word!)

steven_ber

Reservations are restricted to certain sectors on Rajdhani's.

Nizamuddin (Delhi) to Cannanore

or

Vassai Rd (or Panvel) to Trivandrum

Seem to be the only bookable sectors that I can find.

Another train would save a fortune and maybe be better timed, though it would take a bit longer.

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soundbyte

Thanks, Steven. The timing was SO good and I was dreaming of a private compartment for two 'cause I don't sleep all that well and will probably end up reading half the night. Is that feasible in 2AC without getting lynched by compartment-mates?

Also, Do you know of any way to book 6311 on-line?

SHIMLA

soundbyte,

I just checked the availability for March 15 and it shows 4 berths available in AC 2-Tier from Vasai Rd. to Trivandrum.

Hurry !

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soundbyte

Thanks, got 'em

lonelyaztec

e-ticket is not available for all trains and all sectors...or may be all tickets are booked, so when u request for it, u will get 'not available' message

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Judi

I bought a small battery-operated light that clips onto a book and also acts as a page-holder. It only illuminates the page, so certainly doesn't disturb anyone else.

Sorry, I have no ideas where you might find it in the States, but it is certainly worth looking for.

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vsp27759

Dear soundbyte,
In all RAJADHANIS, Bookings from one Intermediate Station to another Intermediate Station ARE NOT PERMITTED, with the exception of 2429/2430.
In 2429/2430 Bookings are allowed from/to Secunderabad, though it is an Intermediate Station on the path of 2429/2430..
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In so far as e-ticketing is concerned, it applies only to Superfast Expresses and tickets with Waitlist Status are NOT issued under e-ticketing.
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So, for 6311, you may have to opt for I-Ticketing, provided you have an Indian 'address' for the delivery of the tickets OR collect the tickets in Delhi Office of IRCTC.
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V.Srinivasa Prasad
21.2.2006/14.30 hrs.

vsp27759

Dear Soundbyte,
You will get the reply NOT AVAILABLE, when there is no Quota that you are looking for.
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V.SRINIVASA PRASAD
21.2.2006/14.35 HRS.

LilyB

Most bookstores sell these lights. The 2AC berths have small individual lights with flip-up metal covers that direct the light downward onto the bunk so it's easy to read without lighting up the entire compartment.