Which Train and Class to get From Mumbai?

wheelrim Active member

Member since 21 February 2013

wheelrimActive member05 March 2013 15:19:25

Hi good people.

A follow up request from our last Post (The Last Time We were in Mumbai we drove there from UK). Still have not booked accommodation yet for the 3/4 day stay, however, we have narrowed it down. Your advice is sought with regard to rail travel. We are catching the train to Gorakphur, its about 36 hours and obviously we need a sleeper carriage ticket. Which is the best type to have, we have checked out the You Tube clips and can see there are differing standards. What would YOU suggest, and why? travelling around 23rd June?聽

Shirl and Buz

Micky Fernandez Contributor

Member since 01 September 2012

Micky FernandezContributor12 March 2013 07:38:23

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I have been on the trains several times, and there is virtually just one class: Sleeper class. Unless you are referring to First Class.
You may want to consider First Class; in June, the temperature will be hot and First Class has A.C. (Sleeper class has fans.)

arthand ViP

Member since 15 June 2009

arthandViP12 March 2013 09:09:09

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Dear wheelrim,

Unless otherwise,most trains have:

1)Second A.C.(2 tier A.C.): It has 2 bunks on each wall.Which means that both passenger can sit on the lower berth during the day and during the night both have their own berth to stretch themselves.

2)3 Tier A.c : Instead of 2 berths there are 3 berths.The middle berth(which is the backrest for the lower berth ) is raised during the night when it is the time to sleep.During the day only the lower berth is occupied by the 3 passengers.If you wish to interact,learn about India,offer snacks & food etc. then in this arrangement one gets the opportunity to share the space and talk to the other passenger.I suggest that you may take this option as it provides for conditioned cool air at lower cost.

3)Sleeper class(2nd class): One saves money but is not well appointed and has no A.C.

I like the way you ask the questions.It is pleasure answering you.
Best wishes,
Art
P.S. The railway has announcements requesting passengers to not accept food,snack or beverages from strangers/other passenger as it could be laced with intoxicants ultimately resulting in robbery or theft. Horror stories, anyone?