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About Indian Railways

Company information

Indian Railway is the government-owned national railway system. Together with its subsidiary, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, or IRCTC, which handles the catering, tourism and online ticketing operations, the Indian Ministry of Railways operates the world's fourth largest railway network.

Experiencing the bustle of Indian railway stations is a quintessentially Indian experience and your trip across the country will not be complete without taking an Indian train.

Currently there are no high-speed trains in the country but by 2022 about 100 Indian Railway new trains will be added to the rolling stock to increase the speed of services.

Indian Railway Network

18 zones and 73 divisions of Indian Railways cover every corner of the country except its northernmost tip with about 6,800 stations served. The total length of the rail routes reaches almost 70,000 km.

Some of the most popular railway routes include…
From Delhi to:

To Delhi from:

Elsewhere:

Indian Railway luxury trains

Besides usual passenger transportation, special tourist trains of the Indian Railway service popular tourist circuits across the country. Offered by IRCTC, there are combo packages for such routes that include rail travel and local transportation plus accommodation, food and guided tours.

These luxury tourist trains offer a 5-star hotel comfort with a variety of top-notch facilities available on-board.

India’s most celebrated luxury train is The Palace on Wheels that makes an 8 day-7 night circular trip around Rajasthan starting and terminating it in New Delhi.

Other luxury trains of India include:

  • Royal Rajasthan on Wheels covers destinations in Rajasthan.
  • Maharajas Express is a seasonal train, which runs on 5 different routes.
  • Deccan Odyssey brings visitors to Maharashtra and Goa.
  • Golden Chariot offers two routes in Indian South.
  • Fairy Queen hauled by the world’s oldest operating steam engine, connects Delhi to Alwar.
  • Buddhist Circuit Train, or Mahaparinirvan Express caters for Buddhist pilgrims.

Indian Railway Schedule

The complete Indian Railway timetable can be found on the official IR website.
For destination-specific information and availability of rail service please do revert to our website.
There is also a very handy tool for checking IR train cancellations and rescheduling. Called ‘National Train Enquiry System’ (NTES), it features a train tracker and allows to check seat availability, too.

IR trains – what to expect

There are three classes of AC sleeper carriages, or Indian Railway berth carriages.

  • The first class (AC1 or A1) is obviously the best choice with its two- or four-berth compartments.

  • Second class AC sleeper carriages are also ok with an open planning and four berths in each bay.

  • Third class AC features 6 berths per bay and is also open-plan.

  • SL, or Sleeper Class does not have AC and often becomes overcrowded. It is also open-plan with 6 bunks per bay. It is cheap and provides better opportunities for photos as windows can be opened here. Bedding is not provided even on longer routes.

  • There are 3 Chair Classes with Executive Chair Class (EC) with soft reclining seats and AC being the top choice though you will not find this class on every train.

  • CC, or standard AC Chair Class is a good choice for daytime journeys.

  • 2S, or Second Class Seats are not recommended for long or overnight routes.

Indian Railway Fares and Tickets

Rail travel in India is wonderfully affordable and often more time-effective on longer routes than taking a plane.

Indian Railway reservation opens 120 days prior to the departure date for longer routes and 15–30 days in advance – for shorter routes.

Similarly, these are the time limits for Indian Railways online ticket booking.

Indian trains often do become fully booked weeks before departure date so it is highly recommended to reserve your berth or seat as early as possible.

Tatkal tickets

If you fail to book your ticket in advance there is still a chance to get a last-moment deal.

The system that allows passengers to grab tickets on trains which are fully booked long before the departure date is called ‘tatkal’.

Meaning ‘immediate’ in Hindu, Tatkal booking system opens at 10 am the day before travel. It basically means that Tatkal ticket booking time and period vary depending on the departure time of your train and can be from 14 hours to almost 38 hours before the actual departure.

There is a small amount of seats and berths reserved for Tatkal tickets on many popular trains. Tatkal ticket price is slightly higher than a standard fare.

Train tickets booking in India

Indian railway tickets can be booked online or if you are already in India bought at the stations.

For online ticket booking, your options include both the official Indian Railways booking website, or IRCTC, and private agencies.

The first option gives you full access to all the trains, Tourist Quotas, Reservations Against Cancellations, Wait lists and Tatkal booking. On the negative side is the necessity to go through a rather complicated registration process.

The second option costs slightly more but considering that Indian train tickets do not cost much, it is a minor issue. Also, such ticketing agencies, including us, neither sell RAC tickets nor put you on waitlists – all tickets booked are booked and confirmed. With this option, Indian Railway online booking is an easy and fast process.

Pros

  1. Indian Railways connect all major and many of the minor destinations across the country. Basically, you can travel between almost any two destinations in India by train.

  2. Indian railway tickets are very affordable.

  3. Indian train booking system is unique and may seem too complex with its Tourist quota, Reservations Against Cancellations, Wait lists and Tatkal but nevertheless efficient.

  4. Travelling by train in India is the best way to get glimpses of the real local life and mingle with the locals.

Cons

  1. In many cases, if you want to travel in an AC sleeper carriage, you need to reserve much in advance.

  2. Carriages of cheaper classes even with reserved berths or seats (SL and second class seats) may become overcrowded.

  3. Cleanliness of toilets is often an issue in cheaper classes.

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Indian Railways Popular Routes

Delhi - Agra
Train SL - Sleeper Class
01:00, 04:25, 05:10, 05:15
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
01:00, 04:25, 05:10
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
01:00, 04:25, 05:10
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
01:00, 04:25, 05:10
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
04:25, 05:10
Agra - Delhi
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:10, 00:30, 00:35, 00:40, 00:48, 01:00, 01:20, 02:10, 23:50
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:10, 00:30, 00:35, 00:40, 00:48, 01:00, 01:20, 02:10, 23:50
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:10, 00:35, 00:40, 00:48, 02:10, 23:50
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:10, 00:48
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:30, 00:48, 01:00, 01:20
Agra - Jaipur
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
06:00, 07:30
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
06:00, 06:10, 06:45, 07:30
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:00
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
06:10, 06:45, 07:30
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
06:10, 07:30
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
06:10, 06:45
Train SL - Sleeper Class
06:10, 06:45, 07:30
Jaipur - Agra
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:35, 03:05, 03:10, 04:55
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
02:35, 04:45, 04:50, 04:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:35, 03:05, 03:10, 04:45
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:35, 03:05, 03:10, 04:45, 04:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
02:35, 03:05, 03:10, 04:55
Delhi - Jaipur
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:07, 00:30, 01:02, 04:15, 04:30, 06:20
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:05, 00:07, 00:30, 01:02, 04:15, 04:30
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:07, 00:30, 01:02, 04:15, 04:30
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:05, 00:07, 04:15, 04:30
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:30, 01:02
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:10
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
06:10
Jaipur - Delhi
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:04, 00:40, 00:45, 01:20
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:04, 00:40, 00:45
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:04, 00:40, 00:45, 01:20
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
01:15
Delhi - Varanasi
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
03:45, 04:44, 04:55, 05:00, 06:15, 06:20, 07:30
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
04:44, 06:15, 06:20, 07:30
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
04:44, 04:55, 05:00, 06:15, 06:20, 07:30
Train SL - Sleeper Class
04:44, 04:55, 05:00, 06:15, 06:20, 07:30
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
06:00
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:00
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
07:30
Jaipur - Jodhpur
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:05, 00:15, 02:30, 02:35
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:05, 00:15, 01:30, 01:35, 02:30, 02:35, 02:55, 03:00
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:15, 00:45, 01:30, 01:35, 02:30, 02:35, 02:55, 03:00
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:15, 02:30, 02:35, 03:00
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:05, 00:15, 02:30
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
00:45
Tundla - Varanasi
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:25, 01:25, 01:35, 01:40
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:25, 01:35, 01:40
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:25, 01:25, 01:35, 01:40
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:25, 01:25, 01:35, 01:40
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:25, 01:25
Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
04:00, 16:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
04:00, 04:35, 06:20, 06:50, 07:05, 16:50, 16:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
04:00, 04:35, 06:20, 06:50, 07:05, 16:50, 16:55
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
04:00, 04:35, 06:20, 06:50, 07:05, 16:50, 16:55
Mumbai - Goa
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 00:50
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:45
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:45, 00:50
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 00:50
Train CC - AC Chair Class
05:10, 05:25, 05:50
Train EV - Vistadome AC
05:10, 05:50
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
05:10
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
05:25, 05:50
Jaipur - Ajmer
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:45, 00:50, 02:00, 02:05, 23:55
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:05, 00:10, 03:45, 23:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:10, 00:45, 00:50, 02:00, 02:05, 23:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:45, 00:50, 02:00, 02:05
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:00, 03:30
Varanasi - Delhi
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:45, 00:55, 01:05, 01:23, 23:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:05, 01:23, 23:55
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:05, 00:45, 00:55, 01:05, 01:25, 23:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:05, 00:45, 00:55, 01:05, 01:23, 23:55
Jaipur - Udaipur
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
04:10, 06:25, 16:10
Train SL - Sleeper Class
04:10, 06:15, 06:25, 16:10
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
04:10, 06:15, 06:25, 14:00, 14:10, 14:30, 16:10
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
04:10, 06:25, 16:10
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:15, 14:00, 14:10, 14:30, 15:45
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
14:00, 14:10, 14:30, 16:10
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
15:45
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
16:10
Varanasi - Agra
Train SL - Sleeper Class
01:10, 02:00, 02:05, 02:40, 03:00, 03:05, 03:15, 04:45
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
01:10, 02:00, 02:05, 02:40, 03:05, 03:15, 04:45
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
01:10, 02:00, 02:05, 02:40, 03:00, 03:05, 03:15
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
01:10, 02:00, 02:05
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:00, 02:40
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Train SL - Sleeper Class
02:40, 02:55, 03:00, 15:00, 15:10, 15:30, 19:00
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:40, 02:55, 03:00, 15:00, 15:10, 15:30, 19:00
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:40, 02:55, 03:00, 15:00, 15:10, 15:30, 19:00
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
02:40, 02:55, 03:00, 18:00, 18:45, 19:00
Jodhpur - Jaipur
Train SL - Sleeper Class
01:15, 01:20, 01:45, 01:50, 02:20
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
01:15, 01:20, 01:45, 01:50, 02:20, 02:50
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
01:15, 01:20, 01:45, 01:50, 02:20
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
01:15, 01:20, 01:45, 01:50, 02:20
Agra - Varanasi
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:10, 03:05
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:10, 03:05, 04:50, 04:55
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:10, 04:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:10, 03:05, 04:50
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:10, 03:05, 04:50
Varanasi - Tundla
Train SL - Sleeper Class
02:00, 02:10, 03:05, 03:15, 04:35, 06:15, 07:00
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:00, 02:10, 04:35, 06:15, 07:00
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:00, 02:10, 03:05, 03:15, 04:35, 06:15, 07:00
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
02:00, 02:10, 04:35, 06:15
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:00, 02:10, 03:05, 03:15, 04:35, 06:15, 07:00
Goa - Mumbai
Train CC - AC Chair Class
01:15, 01:25, 02:00
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
01:15, 01:25, 02:00, 03:40, 04:00, 04:25, 04:45
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
03:40, 04:00, 04:18, 04:38, 04:45, 04:48, 05:18, 05:40
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
03:40, 04:00, 04:25, 04:45, 04:48
Train SL - Sleeper Class
03:40, 04:00, 04:25, 04:42, 04:45, 04:48, 05:10
Goa - Kochi India
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:25, 00:30, 00:32, 00:35, 01:55, 02:00, 02:10, 02:25, 04:10, 23:28
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:30, 02:10, 03:20
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
00:35
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:35, 00:40, 01:55
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:30, 00:35, 01:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:30, 00:35, 01:55, 02:00, 02:10, 02:25, 04:10
Delhi - Amritsar
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:28, 03:20, 03:55, 04:00, 07:25
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:28, 03:20, 03:55, 04:00, 09:15
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:28, 03:20, 03:55, 07:25
Train SL - Sleeper Class
03:20, 03:55, 04:00, 07:25, 09:15, 11:05
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
06:25, 09:15
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
06:40, 08:15
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:40, 07:20, 08:15
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
07:20
Delhi - Haridwar
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:15, 02:45, 02:50, 03:15, 03:25, 04:05, 05:05
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:15, 02:45, 02:50, 03:15, 03:25, 04:05, 05:05
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:15, 03:15, 04:05, 05:05
Train SL - Sleeper Class
02:15, 02:45, 02:50, 03:15, 03:25, 04:05, 05:05, 06:00
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
02:45, 02:50, 04:05, 05:05
Goa - Hosapete
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
05:15, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 09:00, 09:35
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
05:15, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 09:00, 09:35
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
05:15, 06:00
Train SL - Sleeper Class
05:15, 06:00, 06:30, 07:00, 07:05, 09:00, 09:35
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
06:30, 07:00, 09:00, 09:35
Kochi India - Goa
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
02:00, 02:15, 05:10, 05:15
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
02:00, 02:15, 05:10, 05:15
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
02:00, 02:15, 05:10, 05:15
Train SL - Sleeper Class
02:00, 02:15, 05:10, 05:15
Jaipur - Sawai Madhopur
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:35, 00:50, 01:35
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:35, 00:50, 01:30, 01:35
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:35, 00:50, 01:30, 01:35, 01:40
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:35, 00:50, 01:30, 01:35, 01:40
Jaipur - Jaisalmer
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
10:10, 17:45
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
10:10, 16:35, 17:45
Train SL - Sleeper Class
10:10, 16:35, 17:45
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
10:10, 17:45
Ajmer - Udaipur
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:40, 00:55, 02:05, 02:10, 06:15, 08:50, 08:55
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:40, 00:55, 02:05, 02:10, 06:15, 08:15, 08:50, 08:55
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:40, 00:55, 02:05, 02:10, 06:15, 08:15, 08:50
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:40, 00:55, 02:05, 02:10
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:55, 06:15, 08:50
Train CC - AC Chair Class
08:15
Udaipur - Jaipur
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:15, 00:45, 13:45
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 13:45, 16:00, 16:05
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:45, 13:45, 15:05, 16:00, 16:05
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:45
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 06:00, 13:45, 15:05, 16:00, 16:05
Train 2S - Second Sitting Class
06:00
Train CC - AC Chair Class
06:00, 07:50, 15:05
Train EC - Extended AC Chair Class
07:50
Ajmer - Jaipur
Train SL - Sleeper Class
00:40, 00:45, 00:50, 02:00, 02:05
Train 3E - AC 3-Tier Economy Sleeper
00:45, 00:50, 02:05
Train 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 00:50, 01:00, 01:10, 02:00, 02:05
Train 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper
00:45, 00:50, 01:00, 01:10
Train 1A - AC First Class Sleeper
00:45, 01:05, 01:10
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Indian Railways Company Reviews

T U
Comfortable
Train#19704 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Mar 16, 2024
G N
Severely delayed,
Train#12147 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Mar 6, 2024
J T
Was sleeper, but places on bottom are seaters. Dirty train, noisy, crowdy, slowly!
Train#12137 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Feb 19, 2024
N W
Journey was OK and reasonably comfortable, but 7 hours late!
Train#20834 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Feb 16, 2024
B M
An hour late leaving and two and a half hours late arriving, a/c too cold but otherwise reasonably comfortable.
Train#18048 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Jan 20, 2024
D S
Comfortable train, on time, great on-board service
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Train#20631 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Jan 15, 2024
S J
The number of the train journey didn't tally with the booking forms , I was told I should have been on the evening train accordo g to train number on booking info , even though the time of train showed as 10.45 am start etc but they didn't throw me off thankfully
Train#52456 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 21, 2023
N K
I thought we had booked 2 sleepers, was hard to work out that we were only allocated one.
Train#17309 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Nov 12, 2023
E
The train was on time! The carriages are new and clean, they give you bed linen, pillow and blanket. The suitcases are shoved deeper under the seat and don't need to be chained as advised. It feels safe. Food and tea was served.
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Train#12724 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 11, 2023
E
The train was an hour and a half late..... The train itself is clean and relatively good, we were given bed linen, blanket and pillow! So you don't need to take your own, although they say the opposite everywhere. It is comfortable to ride, though the third class. Raznosyas food and tea, we did not dare to try) toilet is also normal (for India). In general, I recommend. Suitcases shoved deeper under the seats and did not fasten with chains (it is also everywhere advised for security reasons), but the situation was so comfortable that we did not have to do it.
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Train#19665 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 11, 2023
E
The train was 1.5 hours late. The train is old, shabby. There have been better trains before, I have something to compare it with.
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Train#20937 1A - AC First Class Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 11, 2023
C B
A very comfortable journey, fast train, good service.
Train#20172 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Sep 27, 2023
M H
Perfect and easy possibility to book train tickets in India.
Train#09721 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Sep 24, 2023
T M
So I’m really not fussy, and it’s not 12Go problem, it’s an Indian railway problem , too many people in one stall , no room for luggage , no space to sit or lay down comfortably for people over 6 feet. The AC was proper .
Train#12467 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Sep 15, 2023
J A
Exactly as sold. If you’re going by train in India 12Go are slightly (1or2 £/€/$) more expensive but about 865 million % easier than navigating Indian Railways ticketing system with a foreign card if you’re not used to it. Don’t forget to research and use the AC waiting rooms, cloakrooms(left luggage) and retiring rooms (actual night-before hotels) on the bigger stations. Rail travel in India rocks! 3AC class and up and you can forget about what the internet shows you. Clean, quick, comfy and well fed. Can’t complain.
Train#22414 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Aug 28, 2023
R
The train was clean and overall quite pleasant.
Train#19614 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Aug 20, 2023
T D
Everthing was perfect. Next time I'll book again through 12go
Train#20172 EC - Extended AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Aug 19, 2023
V C
Was okay but the window was dirty or broken, one could not see out of it. Also the people selling things on the train constantly pull the curtains open to increase their chance of selling, which woke us up several times.
Train#14645 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Jul 27, 2023
S B
The good was it gets you from point a to b Really cheap as well The bad - 2/2 of my ride were over an hour delayed. Over crowded beyond number of seat.
Train#22868 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Jun 16, 2023
R P
Train arrived on time, the reserved seat/berth was vacant, there was no overcrowding and generally pleasant. But no 5 stars because it arrived over an hour late.
Train#03635 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Jun 7, 2023
R P
Had to stand the whole way. Booked seat was occupied by a family.
Train#18625 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Jun 2, 2023
R P
Comfortable and pleasant journey, but luckily I wasn't in a hurry: the train departed an hour late and arrived in Howrah 4.5 hours late.
Train#20890 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, May 17, 2023
J C
Train was on time and arrived earlier than scheduled, but the highlight was the conversations shared with the locals.
Train#16216 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, May 5, 2023
R S
Everything perfect, on time, clean and really air conditioned!!!! ????
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Train#09721 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, May 4, 2023
M C
Ticket booking with 12go was perfect. All other Indian forum's were very different. There was little to no help for tourists at the station. The train was OK. The meal is a nice touch for travellers. Again agra cantt full of scammers and no help for tourist.
Train#12050 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Apr 3, 2023
C B
Train was running late - the link provided by 12go to check the train schedule was not being properly updated so we had to use Google maps instead for more accurate updates.
Train#12465 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Feb 26, 2023
H
Ease with booking and excellent communication
Train#12050 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Feb 4, 2023
A H
Online part OK but train had no chair car as advertised.
Train#16024 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Dec 24, 2022
V
All was perfect! The train arrived early to Coimbatore station and since it started from there, we could get in and make ourselves comfortable 15 minutes before departure. AC was good, not too cold. They served us a sreat snack with mango juice, samosa and some sweets and crackers... then after few hours veg dinner! Spicy but fresh and very tasty. The train went smooth and was very punctual. Service was good and the seats were very comfortable.
Train#12244 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Dec 17, 2022
J
2S class is very crowded and no one sits in their assigned seats. We had 15 people in an 8 person space, people sitting in the luggage rack. But the train was on time.
Train#12195 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, Dec 8, 2022
A R
Just three very very short breaks in ten hours.
Train#22627 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, Dec 7, 2022
A
Nothing to add, perfect
Train#14119 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Dec 4, 2022
J S
Quick and comfortable. First I accidentally boarded the wrong class and the tier 3 seemed fine as well.
Train#12191 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Dec 2, 2022
Л Л
Not so scary to go in the general seating car, comfortable, 4 hours flew by like a blink, the seats are conveniently located all to one side, so that no one looks at you in the face:). For my money a great trip!
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Train#22988 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, Nov 30, 2022
A R
Easy to find and board. Only negative was that the train arrived 30 minutes early, which I didn't realize until I had passed my destination station.
Train#12986 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 23, 2022
U
The train was quite comfortable , we startet on time and arrived on time. The Waggon was full but the temperature was OK (we started quite in the early morning).Unfortunately me and my wife didn't get 2 places together ,so we had to ask other passengers to switch the place with us. This is what I don't like of 12GO, often you don't have the chance to choose the seat/berth :-(
Train#12636 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, Nov 20, 2022
C H
Train was running 3 to 4 hours late......and annoyingly Indian Railways stopped updating the arrival information.
Train#12650 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 17, 2022
F
It wasn't crowded at all, so it was fine. Is not a long trip so you can go there and just enjoy what happens around. The train was delayed for arround 40 min, not terrible
Train#19712 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Nov 16, 2022
C H
Sleeper train. Interesting experience comfortable and safe......
Train#17057 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 16, 2022
C M
12Go was amazing - I can’t speak highly enough of this life-saving company! The train in India however was pretty low quality. As I’m praying a fairly high rate by Indian standards, I would expect higher quality.
Train#22977 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 12, 2022
S T
Clean and comfortable train. Right on time. Just a little cold at night with thin sheets and ac blowing right on top of you. Bring something warm
Train#12468 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 11, 2022
M B
After controlling my ticket on the train, they made me pay an extra of Rs. 50 saying that the rate had changed. Besides that, the journey went very well. Train left right on time. The platform was no correct though, it was announced at #5 but was stationed at #6.
Train#16558 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 10, 2022
E C
uncomfortable beds and right below the AC crate. not really worth the price
Train#16592 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 9, 2022
C A
As a foreigner and new user of Indian trains, a little bit more explanation on how to find my train car would be appreciated
Train#16115 2S - Second Sitting Class, Indian Railways, Nov 8, 2022
R P
Best train we've been on so far in India. Breakfast and lunch is provided as part of the ticket price, as is water and a few snacks. The train is very clean and not to mention fast!
Train#82902 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 8, 2022
S K
It was simple and straightforward to use this service. I loved having the security of having my train tickets from online ahead of time and 12go.asia made it possible.
Train#12049 CC - AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 6, 2022
N
The train was 3 hours late (it’s ok for India) but impossible the check the status on the Indian railway website because the train was starting the day before. In the station no indications, fortunately I downloaded an app, without this app, impossible to know where and when the train come. When the train arrived it was not the same number but it was our train 😆 So not a bad experience but we have to be ready to spend time in the station
Train#25014 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Nov 6, 2022
I R
Didn't go. It was severely delayed so we took a flight instead
Train#22435 EC - Extended AC Chair Class, Indian Railways, Nov 6, 2022
J J
Me and my girlfriend were not in the same coach in india.. not so great
Train#15014 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper, Indian Railways, Nov 5, 2022
J M
Speed to book ,easy to pay and sure to be infomed What else
Train#13240 SL - Sleeper Class, Indian Railways, Nov 2, 2022
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94% of 2,744 travelers were presumably happy with Indian Railways as they left good or no review