Train travel by Indian Railways

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Tourists travelling in India will need to know train time table, fare in particular class and reserve journey tickets. For online ticket reservation contact Indian Railways

1. A train ticket can be reserved 60 days advance through Reservation counters at the Railway station or through authorised travel agents or by online (e ticket).

2. Using a reservation form, one can book up to 6 passenger seats/berths.

Types of class in Indian trains

1. Second reserved Sitting (2S)
2. First (Ordinary)
3. First class(Mail/Express) : FC
4. AC chair car (CC)
5. Sleeper class (SL) with Upper/Middle/Lower/Side Upper/Side Lower berth seats.
6. AC 3 tier (3A)
7. AC 2 tier (2A)
8. First AC (1A)

The berths has to be used for sleeping from 9 pm to 6 am

Tatkal berth/seat tickets

1. The Tatkal ticket can be reserved one day advance of the actual date of journey excluding the date of journey at 10 am. A self attested copy of the Photo Identity proof has to be submitted along with the filled reservation form.

2. The ticket booking can be done from Railway reservation counter. Travel agents and online booking of Tatkal is possible only after 12 Noon.

3. Only four passengers can be booked using a Tatkal reservation form. Tatkal charges for Sleeper class is Rs 90 to 175, while for AC 3 tier is Rs 250 to 350.

4. No refund for cancellation of the Tatkal ticket.

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For reservation related inquiry call 139