Indian Railways Travel
What's the Mumbai Goa Jan Shatabdi Train Like?
Thinking of traveling on the Mumbai to Goa Jan Shatabdi train? Find out more about it, and what the carriages are like in this article.
Guide to Train Travel in India
Taking a long distance trip on an Indian Railways train is one of the best ways to become acquainted with India. This guide to train travel in India contains all the information you need to have a great journey!
Your Indian Railways Experiences
Have you traveled on Indian railways? What was your journey like? What class of travel did you find to be the best or worst? Readers share their experiences with us here.
How to Make an Indian Railways Reservation
Confused about making a reservation for train travel in India? Indian Railways requires reservations on long distance trains for all classes of accommodations except second class. This step by step guide will help you through the process.
Classes of Accommodations on Indian Railways
Five different classes of accommodations can usually be found on long distance trains in India. Here’s what can be expected in each class, as well as some tips to help you choose the right class of accommodation to meet your needs.
Indian Railways Travel Tips
Worried about how you'll eat or what the bathrooms will be like? The thought of being stuck on a long distance Indian train, sometimes for days at a time, can be quite alarming. Here are some tips for train travel in India to make your trip on Indian Railways as enjoyable as possible.
Tips for Boarding Your Indian Railways Train
Railway stations in India are a carnival like hive of activity, where hundreds of passengers and well wishers blend with a multitude of vendors. These tips will help you find and board your Indian Railways train at the station.
Indian Railways Website
Website where you can check train timetables, fares, and availability.
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Website
Website where you can reserve electronic tickets for travel on Indian Railways.
Indian Railways Corporate Website
Official website of the Ministry of Railways. Provides some good information for tourists, including details of tourist bureaus and popular train routes.
Share Your Indian Railways Reservation Problems
There's nothing like trying to reserve a ticket for travel on Indian Railways as a source of annoyance. Issues with the internet reservation system, and failed attempts at booking, are common. Have you experienced a problem? Share your frustrations here.
Will Your Indian Railways Waitlist Ticket be Confirmed?
Do you have an Indian Railways waitlist ticket? There's a handy way of finding out whether it's likely to be confirmed.