subject: How Will You Book Trains In India? [print this page] An avid traveler is always interested to travel by the trains in India. They are very much well aware of the fact that travelling on an Indian train gives them the scope to pass through a picturesque natural beauty which is not possible in other countries. Indias rail network is also one of the worlds extensive networks and is also very affordable. There are special packages for the poor and the needy so that they are not deprived of travelling. How will you book for the tickets? Bookings open 120 days before departure and the railway authorities are proud to announce that the seats get filled up very quickly. An approximate of 17 to 20 million people, travel by trains in India every day. Due to the demand of tickets, you should book your tickets much before you actually travel. Booking online is the easiest option to buy tickets for train. You will be able to buy tickets from the railway reservation system between 1.30 am to 11.30 pm every day. There are many websites which issue e-tickets, valid for travelling in train. But, while you carry an e-ticket, you have to carry along with yourself, an ID proof and the printout of your booking references while you are travelling. Some of the websites which accept credit cards and book tickets for you are, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited, Clear trip, Make My Trip etc.
The next factor to be considered is the reservation. While you are travelling by trains in India you should make a reservation for all chair car, sleeper and AC carriages. No reservations are needed for the general compartments. You should make reservations for any overnight travel or for any travel during Indian festivals and holidays. Trains and seats are available in a variety of classes and not all classes are available on every train. Express and mail trains usually have general compartments with unreserved seating and more comfortable compartments. There are many women only trains but they serve or run between New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata. The suburban train networks are very much crowded during peak hours.
