How do I know where my seat is on a train?

How to Check Train Seat Availability

• Enter your Source and destination station.
• Choose the date of journey.
• Enter “Search Trains” and the list of trains, running dates, and their seat availability will be displayed on the screen.
• Choose your train and preferred class from the list to complete train ticket booking.

Which train runs out side India?

Maitree Express It runs six days a week from each side. The train travels around 375 km to reach Dhaka from Kolkata. There are two immigration checks, one is Gede (Indian side) and the other is Dorshona (Bangladesh side).

How do you identify a general compartment on a train?

Second Class (General Compartment) – 2 to 4 coaches in a train, usually 2 just behind the engine and 2 at the end of the train will be allocated general compartment. You’ll need not make a reservation to travel in second class.

How do I know if my train seat is upper or lower?

Check if seat number is valid seat number or not(i.e in range of 1 to 72).

1. if (seat_number \% 8) equals 1 or 4, then berth is a lower berth.
2. if (seat_number \% 8) equals 2 or 5, then berth is a middle berth.
3. if (seat_number \% 8) equals 3 or 6, then berth is an upper berth.

Which is the most luxurious train in the world?

11 of the world’s most luxurious train journeys

1. Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: London to Venice.
2. Golden Eagle: Moscow to Vladivostok.
3. Blue Train: Pretoria to Cape Town.
4. The Ghan: Adelaide to Darwin.
5. Rovos Rail: Southern and eastern Africa.
6. The Rocky Mountaineer: Banff to Vancouver.
7. Belmond Royal Scotsman: Scottish Highlands.

Can we go to London by train from India?

There are regular trains between the two cities which cover the distance in 24-28 hours. From Delhi, one can hop on to the Samjhauta Express to cross the international border with Pakistan. The train plies between Delhi or Attari on the Indian side and Lahore in Pakistan on Tuesdays and Friday every week.

What is RLWL train?

What is RLWL or Remote Location Waiting List? Under remote location waiting list, which is also known as RLWL category of Indian Railways, train tickets are issued to railway passengers for intermediate railway stations (that means between the originating station and the terminating station).

What SL means in train?

Sleeper class
SL. Sleeper class: The sleeper class is the most common coach on IR, with ten or more SL coaches attached to a train rake. each coach with 9 bays. They are sleeping coaches with 6 (3+3) berths across the width and 2 (1+1) lengthwise in every bay, without air-conditioning.

What is it like to travel by train in India?

India is not a country where you show-up on the railway station, book a ticket, board the train and have a happy journey. If I really need to go somewhere unplanned on a short distance, I do show up at the station and buy a general ticket without a seat for Sleeper or 2 nd Class.

What are the safety measures taken by the Indian Railways during travel?

Passengers will be given hand sanitizers at all entry and exit points as well as on board the train. All the passengers will have to wear face cover in the station premises and during train travel. Social distancing has to be strictly maintained during the train journey.

What are the rules of trains in India?

Trains will not be equipped with linen, blankets or curtains this time. No stalls or booths on station platforms will be allowed to open. No vendor shall be allowed to sell on the platforms. Passengers can either bring their own food or buy ready-to-eat meals from the IRCTC. The ticket fare will not include meal cost.

Which is the most expensive mode of travelling in Indian Railways?

First AC sleeper Class of the Indian Railways are the most expensive mode of travelling. These are fully AC coaches. It consists of 4 or 2 berths per compartment and there are no side upper or side lower berths in 1A coaches. Compartment having 2 berths are called coupe and ones with 4 berths are called cabin.