subject: An Overview Of Indian Railways Reservation [print this page] Indian Railways Reservation is a reliable and effective way of securing a seat on one of the most used modes of transport in India. Locals and tourists make use of the trains in India every day. The trains vary in class and company and the free provided services also differ.
Many Indians and tourists make use of the Railways on a regular basis. Having said this, you may not be guaranteed a seat on a train if you just rock up at the train station and expect to catch a train without having made a reservation. Indian Railways Reservation can be done through many means.
Firstly, one could book a train ticket at a ticket booking counter which is situated in all the major cities. You will have to physically go to the booking counter and request a ticket that matches you specifications. It is also important to read the terms and conditions of the company to avoid further complications.
Secondly, one could book tickets online while you are situated in India. This procedure can be done at an automatic center near you. These centers are open for twelve hours of the day generally from eight in the morning until eight in the evening. These services are provided in English and Hindu.
Thirdly, as a tourist one could go online before entering India and try to book a train ticket from home. However there is a risk in choosing this option. There is also a lot of hassle in physically getting the ticket in your hands. If you would like to book a ticket while you are situated in another country, a good option would be to get your travel agent to book the tickets.
In addition, there is also an SMS (Short Message Service) which one can find online while in India. This service provides you with train schedules and bookings. Therefore one can always be updated with the train times without having to go to an automatic center every time you would like to check the train schedules.
There are many rules and regulations for using the railways. It is important to be aware of such rules in order to avoid confusion on the day of your trip. Rules regarding luggage and packaging size and weight are taken very seriously. Also all the conditions of refunds should receive special attention.
If you, in any event, would like to cancel a reservation, a cancellation fee will be charged. A portion of your money can be refunded of the air-conditioning fails to work according to the amount of time during the journey in which it was disfunctional. Just remember, if you miss your train, you can cancel your booking (even once the train has left) and fifty percent of your payment will be returned to you. In the case of you losing your ticket, no refund is provided.
Indian Railways Reservation is probably the most secure and stress-free way to plan your Indian site-seeing experience.
