Jaipur to Jaisalmer

qwertyjjj · Mar 1st, 2009, 12:46

Can't seem to get any availability for the train to Jaisalmer on 1 March. Any ideas? Nothing left on the tourist quota either.

steven_ber · Mar 1st, 2009, 13:38

Have you tried Gandhinagar Jaipur (code GADJ) to Jaisalmer, GADJ is about 5kms from Jaipur, but the station uses the larger Delhi quota instead of the small Jaipur quota.

GADJ to JSM

3A has RAC 9 for today, this will probibly become confirmed.

SL fas RAC 7 for tomorrow, this will definately become confirmed.

Hold on, Sleeper Class has availability for today and tomorrow via the Foreign tourist quota, if you book this, do it from Jaipur to Jaisalmer.

qwertyjjj · Mar 1st, 2009, 17:49

I have to go to the station for that though?

qwertyjjj · Mar 1st, 2009, 18:53

Hmm...painful.
Both are now not available. Say Available 0 ** but no RAC.
Reservation office at Jaipur is shut because it's SUnday and the bookings office said to come back at 10pm.
Otherwise there is a train to Bikaner at 4amish

I think I'm going to have to book more trains in advance as this is a mare. Maybe it's because it's the weekend but I've never had to book a train anywhere on my travels more than 5 mins beforehand let alone 2 days

qwertyjjj · Mar 1st, 2009, 19:03

and what does status AE , 6 mean BTW?

qwertyjjj · Mar 1st, 2009, 19:18

Quote:

Hmm...painful.
Both are now not available. Say Available 0 ** but no RAC.
Reservation office at Jaipur is shut because it's SUnday and the bookings office said to come back at 10pm.
Otherwise there is a train to Bikaner at 4amish

I think I'm going to have to book more trains in advance as this is a mare. Maybe it's because it's the weekend but I've never had to book a train anywhere on my travels more than 5 mins beforehand let alone 2 days

Quote:

Hold on, Sleeper Class has availability for today and tomorrow via the Foreign tourist quota, if you book this, do it from Jaipur to Jaisalmer.

The Indian Rail site lists SL as NOT AVAILABLE.
AM I looking at the right thing?

steven_ber · Mar 2nd, 2009, 03:01

It's really hard work trying to help you.

PLEASE explain where you are finding any info you get, because it makes no sense to me.

Earlier you said that there was no availability and that all the tourist quota was gone, but it was still there when I checked.

Now you say that a class is NOT AVAILABLE, but you wouldn't get that message, so do explain.

If all the tourist quota was gone, you'd get the Not available message, but not with the general quota.

Quote:

and what does status AE , 6 mean BTW?

No idea, where did you see this?

qwertyjjj · Mar 2nd, 2009, 18:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

It's really hard work trying to help you.

PLEASE explain where you are finding any info you get, because it makes no sense to me.

Earlier you said that there was no availability and that all the tourist quota was gone, but it was still there when I checked.

Now you say that a class is NOT AVAILABLE, but you wouldn't get that message, so do explain.

If all the tourist quota was gone, you'd get the Not available message, but not with the general quota.

No idea, where did you see this?

Sorry

I went to the Indian Rail website using your instructions and selected Foreign Tourist in the drop down meanu. It said none available. I went to the train station at 10pm anyway and the guiy behind the ticket desk confirmed it and said nothing was available. So, I got the bus this morning.
Are
you looking on the Indian Rail website as well...

steven_ber · Mar 3rd, 2009, 01:05

I tend to use http://erail.in/ these days, it's very accurate now and the owner is forever trying to improve the website.

The Indian Railway website I would use is http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html

I think yesterday you were just asking too many questions without explaining anything, god alone knows what that code was and where you found it, but in the middle of it all you tell me you're going to the train station about a ticket at 22:00, after the advance booking reservation office is closed, know I think that maybe you were going to the current reservation window.

I'm not sure what you understand or don't, but try to remember that you can book via the foreign tourist quota (if there's a FT window), and you can also use the general quota, or even the Tatkal quota if it's appropriate for that journey.

BTW. I noticed on another thread that you'll be heading south, try to book your ticket to Mumbai and your ticket from Mumbai to Goa well in advance, they sell out.

qwertyjjj · Mar 3rd, 2009, 15:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by steven_ber

I tend to use http://erail.in/ these days, it's very accurate now and the owner is forever trying to improve the website.

The Indian Railway website I would use is http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html

I think yesterday you were just asking too many questions without explaining anything, god alone knows what that code was and where you found it, but in the middle of it all you tell me you're going to the train station about a ticket at 22:00, after the advance booking reservation office is closed, know I think that maybe you were going to the current reservation window.

I'm not sure what you understand or don't, but try to remember that you can book via the foreign tourist quota (if there's a FT window), and you can also use the general quota, or even the Tatkal quota if it's appropriate for that journey.

BTW. I noticed on another thread that you'll be heading south, try to book your ticket to Mumbai and your ticket from Mumbai to Goa well in advance, they sell out.

Well, everything was in script so I couldn't find a FT window and the normal reservation office was shut due to a public holiday. I asked the guy at the window for a ticket and he said nothing available, then I asked about the FT quota and he stared at me blankly

Anyway, done now.

My biggest problem is that I don't travle on set dates, I have no idea how long I will be somewhere for so can't plan more than 1 or 2 days ahead. I suppose I could book up a few tickets but the cancellation fees will tot up.

Mar 1st, 2009, 12:46	#1
qwertyjjj Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 133	Jaipur to Jaisalmer Can't seem to get any availability for the train to Jaisalmer on 1 March. Any ideas? Nothing left on the tourist quota either.

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steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	Have you tried Gandhinagar Jaipur (code GADJ) to Jaisalmer, GADJ is about 5kms from Jaipur, but the station uses the larger Delhi quota instead of the small Jaipur quota. GADJ to JSM 3A has RAC 9 for today, this will probibly become confirmed. SL fas RAC 7 for tomorrow, this will definately become confirmed. Hold on, Sleeper Class has availability for today and tomorrow via the Foreign tourist quota, if you book this, do it from Jaipur to Jaisalmer. __________________ . How to get helpful replies to your transport/Itinerary questions. Train information. RAC & Waitlists explained.

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Mar 1st, 2009, 17:49	#3
qwertyjjj Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 133	I have to go to the station for that though?

Mar 1st, 2009, 18:53	#4
qwertyjjj Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 133	Hmm...painful. Both are now not available. Say Available 0 ** but no RAC. Reservation office at Jaipur is shut because it's SUnday and the bookings office said to come back at 10pm. Otherwise there is a train to Bikaner at 4amish I think I'm going to have to book more trains in advance as this is a mare. Maybe it's because it's the weekend but I've never had to book a train anywhere on my travels more than 5 mins beforehand let alone 2 days

Mar 1st, 2009, 19:03	#5
qwertyjjj Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: UK Posts: 133	and what does status AE , 6 mean BTW?

Mar 3rd, 2009, 01:05	#9
steven_ber Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: South of England. Posts: 11,569	I tend to use http://erail.in/ these days, it's very accurate now and the owner is forever trying to improve the website. The Indian Railway website I would use is http://www.indianrail.gov.in/inet_srcdest_names.html I think yesterday you were just asking too many questions without explaining anything, god alone knows what that code was and where you found it, but in the middle of it all you tell me you're going to the train station about a ticket at 22:00, after the advance booking reservation office is closed, know I think that maybe you were going to the current reservation window. I'm not sure what you understand or don't, but try to remember that you can book via the foreign tourist quota (if there's a FT window), and you can also use the general quota, or even the Tatkal quota if it's appropriate for that journey. BTW. I noticed on another thread that you'll be heading south, try to book your ticket to Mumbai and your ticket from Mumbai to Goa well in advance, they sell out.