Waiting List can be troublesome but RAC(Reserved Against Cancellation) is ok. You will most probably get seats with RAC if you book one week in advance but never travel if you're in the waiting list because as your experience shows if you're in the waiting list at the time of travel you will be in RAC but if you're in RAC at the time of booking there is more than 90% chance that you will get confirmed. The sequence is Waiting List -> RAC-> Confirmed. Again all this depends on how busy the station is. Always book as early as possible. Atleast two weeks in advance. Hope this helps you.
Yes to add to this it is summer vacation getting confirmed seats is tough and cancelation are few. Being summer more will opt for AC tickets. It's also college admission time so people will travel across states for admission. As advised above only travel if you have RAC tickets where like this time you are atleast assured a seat and can legally board the train. With waiting list ticket you cannot board the train.When you cancel a RAC ticket you will be refunded full amount after deducting nominal charges for admin.Yes we are a country of 1.4 billion what the lady said is correct for long distance trains we book atleast 2 months in advance on popular routes. Else take the flight.Or bus India has sleeper coach overnight bus.
Yes never travel on a wait listed ticket. If you are in RAC at the time of travel you will not have sleeping berth - only seating, two of you will share a berth as you did now. If you get a confirmed ticket then you will have a full berth. Long journeys only take AC two tier or AC first class- they are comfortable journeys. Never travel non ac sleeper. they are terrible. Try to book premium trains- Rajdhani express, Tejas express, shatabdi express(seating) etc.
If the rail ticket mentions RAC status (reservation against cancellation), it means that you are provided reserved sitting accomodation initially . On any berth failing vacant due to cancellation or confirmed passengers not turning up , you will be alloted according to priority. People travel on RAC only on urgent basis. You have the option of cancelling your RAC ticket 4 hours prior to boarding the train when the chart is made, and seek refund. Next time, if the ticket is wait listed, do not book, it may or may not get confirmed or go into RAC mode.
you guys always smile no matter what the situation. real like that because it must not be easy for your considering the inconvenience you face in India many times,,,
yes, they have a great attitude and a great sense of humor. They will get far in life. They are so cool and well behaved, their parents should be proud of raising such good citizens of the world. I hope they marry some Indian girls and make India their home.
The secret of surviving RAC is to carry a newspaper. Place it on the floor in between the aisle opposite your seat and sleep on the floor with your rucksack as a pillow. As good as The Ritz in Germany when you are tired 😅🇩🇪. India toughens you! I have seen people do the same on the overnight seater train from Germany to Paris 😂
Your ticket was RAC(Reservation against Cancellation).So you could board the train.If it was Waiting list ¬ confirmed till last minute you've to cancel the trip..There is TATKAL ticket.. for last minute plan. Enquire about it.
Guysss, you missed the scenery of this route by travelling at night !! This route passes through Sakleshpur hills where a section of 52 kms has around 57 tunnels and 109 bridges of length varying from few metres to 0.75 km and height varying from a few to 200 metres. The tunnels are absolute terrestrial abyss. !!!!
Omg..14 hrs train journey.....month April n may school n college vacation started ..its difficult to get ticket class train..... summer 🌞 very hot🔥🔥🔥....u get experience another level journey india.....😮😅...tc
Yes, true! Unfortunately we didn’t know that and it was mind blowing for us that you need to book so much in advance! Anyways we made the best out of it!🙂
@@zingwibrothersyou can go for tatkal tickets meaning immediate tickets. Tatkal tickets will open at 10am for non AC class and at 11am for AC classes one day before the journey. Check Indian Railway tickets video by Karl Rock.
@@zingwibrothers If he had ticket with number and seat confirmed, it was his seat. you were reserved only if he cancelled due to any reason. Brothers With Such problems Kindly talk to TT. And Pay them few extra money to provide any cancelled seats. ( trick u can use otherwise prefer flights )
Last minute booking gives RAC seat in sleeper class. Seats during summer seasons are usually booked prior booking done upto 3 months in advance to get confirmed.
You have to book some 1 month prior for trains especially for long journey. You should have come back by flight instead. Right now, Bangalore is very hot 🔥 🥵 Recorded highest temperature in 5yrs. Because of heat waves. Usually weather will be Super cool always 😢
@@zingwibrotherstrust me bro 1 month is too less We have to make reservatione like 4-5 months back if it's busy route or for some famous destination Otherwise we dont get seats 😂
@@zingwibrothersand bro trust me you really very very lucky that got a confirmed seat in just 2 weeks of advanced booking There was literally like just 1-2% chance that you get a confirmed seat in just 2 weeks advanced booking...so be happy guys you were actually lucky otherwise the experience could have been much worse 😅
If you guys are in Bengaluru then try everything on the menu for breakfast at "Taaza Thindi"(better than other hyped and costlier places). Also try the Jumbo Rolls at "Alamanah Cafe" (evening snack). U can also try Channa Bhatura at Airlines Hotel, and for Biryani try Donne Biryani for a unique local Biryani.
Keep positive guys as you always do. Sometimes shit happens. You are in the best part of India, Bangalore. Hit MG Road, Church Street and Kornamangalam the party place for sure. Show us your German partying sprit. Stay safe and enjoy guys. Greetings from Canada ..... your fan from day one.
@@zingwibrothers Divided into 3 segments based on a citizen being a consumer - India 1: the consumer segment(has the highest amount of discretionary expenditure) - India 2: The aspirant segment - India 3: Those who don't have any money to spend other than for basic needs. "Generally" a India 1 consumer will not take a sleeper train unless that is the only means from point A to B.
I have watched a lot of your content and was always amazed at the fact that you guys being foreigners managed to book train tickets in India. Even Indians find it confusing and inconvenient on their first try. So, you have all my respect for being courageous enough to try. Really regret the unfortunate situation. But really appreciate you guys for keeping it together and surviving it. If possible, I suggest you ask an Indian to book train tickets for you, preferably one of your subscribes over a booking agent. If you let them know you want confirmed tickets (no waiting, no RAC) for a particular journey, they would know the best combination. It will make life much easier. Else, as others have already pointed out, please keep the following in mind, 1. It's easier to get train tickets in the premium segment - Vande Bharat (EC), Express (2AC, 1AC, Vistadome) cause it's less crowded compared to value for money segment - all trains (General, Sleeper, 3AC, AC CC, 2S). 2. Don't book tickets in train where it's already in waitlist or available tickets are
Always book Tatkal tickets, one day before journey when your normal ticket remains waitlisted or RAC & cancel the normal ticket. Little bit costly but more chances of secure seats.
Hey, I am from Bengaluru and I live in Leonberg which is close to Stuttgart. You guys are so kind and positive. I did watch couple of your videos. You guys seem so sweet. I would love to meet you when you come back to Germany😊
RAC is reservation against cancellation. It's not a confirmed ticket but you get to travel to your destination in seating if you don't have any other choice. If you don't want to travel that then on cancellation you will get a full refund. Unless in an emergency we don't prefer to take such a journey especially if it's an overnight journey. And train bookings open up 4 months in advance. But its not nexessary that you have to book that way. It all depends on availability of seat reservations at any point in time. You may get confirmed seats even if you book the tickets on same day of travel sometimes.
In banglore you must try 1.The lassi shop (multiple branches available Koramangala , jaynagar ) 2.Al-Daaz restaurant located in Koramangala 3.Kabapci restaurant located in Koramangala (it’s a Turkish restaurant) 4.The pizza bakery (available at multiple locations but you can visit Koramangala branch ) 5.Hole in the wall cafe for breakfast (Koramangala) 6.Truffles (Koramangala) 7. Desi masala for veg buffet (available at multiple locations can visit jaynagar branch) 8.Evenings / night foodstreets (Vv Puram food street near Lalbagh)
Next time if Ticket is RAC ( Not Confirmed ) Ask TT. to provide Any Cancelled Seat in AC/Sleeper ( Pay them few extra money ) They usually provide seats bcoz they know in which coaches seats got cancelled. ( till this advance booking problem is solved till 2030, use can do this or prefer flights )
23 hrs sitting on my bag in a very full compartment on a rac (reservtion against cancellation) ticket on a train from delhi to kolkata ! nothing worries me anymore !
U guys are really amazing always smile and laugh no matter what is the situation ..i just love watching u ❤❤❤❤....anyway do guys have any plans to visit Odisha?? It is near Bangalore
You can't book A2 coach. You can enter preferred coach number but it only gets booked if available. Generally, reserved sleeper trains in India have 4 classes. First AC/ 1AC- coach number H series.. H1, H2.. Second AC/ 2AC- coach number A series.. A1, A2.. Third AC/ 3AC- coach numbers B series.. B1, B2, B3.. Third AC Economy/ 3E- coach numbers M series.. M1, M2... Non-AC sleeper- S series.. S1, S2... Normally, once the tickets get sold out, they put you on the waitlist, and during the chart preparation, if any seat gets cancelled, you get a side lower seat shared between 2 passengers which was your case it is called RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation).
Brother In Future For Train Traveling Book In Advance otherwise choose Flights. Railways are bringing in Vande Bharat AC & AC Sleeper Coaches Soon. This Advance Booking Problem will be solved till 2030 with Train Modernization & Separate Fright Corridors, Semi Bullet & Bullet Trains
I have been watching all your videos you have done a fantastic job. In terms of showing what is good about India. And I don't mind talking about what to avoid/risk. Great job Germany and we are largest consumers of Germany cars given the end consumer price tag.
Check 5:18 you both had RC-A1 35 that means you had single berth & 2 seats to adjust as it is RAC reservation against cancellation that means if any seat becomes cancelled the TC can allot you another berth.
see A2 and A1 are not diffrent classes, they are different coach of same class which is second AC. Coaches starting from A ex-A1,A3 etc are second AC coaches 4+2 arrangement, coaches staring from B ex B1,B2 are third AC coaches with 6+2 arrangement, Sleeper class coaches starts from S only diffrenece in sleeper and 3rd AC is Air conditioning. H- for First AC, C-for chair car, D- for second sitting(non ac sitting seats), E- Executive chair car, and some others. And yes please dont rely waiting list tickets ,they will never get confirmed at max you will get sharing seat RAC.
Here , exams will be over at this time of schools and summer vacations are about to come so people pre booked to trains months before , thats what we do usually to travel long distances
This is one of the reasons why I try to avoid train journeys for overnight travel. Sleeper buses are better. Else book a train ticket in advance. Flights are cheaper too.if planned in advance. You will have all types of experiences in India
Its summer season and vaccation time for school children...so most of the tourist places are full. You would find it difficult to even get a hotel at some famous tourist destinations of India. And also the charges are high. So plan your trip accordingly.
What happened is Train has no First Class because first class has compartments so Second Class coach name is A1 so you did not get upgraded in terms of class but you did book waiting tickets which go through a process of Waiting to RAC(Reservation against Cancellation, 2 people 1 seat) to Reservation. During busy times or on busy trains the they book super early to get a reserved ticket. Be glad you get RAC I travelled in Waiting and you have to literally make bed by laying a sheet on the floor between the bunks and sleep on hard floor. And you pay same price as waiting can go to Reserved if enough people cancel, So you basically pay for getting into a coach and you may get seat if it is available
Just one suggestion apart from tips on travelling by sleeper trains, just travel north, especially in himachal, jammu and kashmir, gangotri glaciers ,dharamshala etc.It's a very good time to visit these places and you will be blown away by the natural beauty and soothing temperatures.Just avoid the Delhi NCR region which is also the criminal belt of India unfortunately.Go to uttarakhand for a start if you don't want to climb inner Himalayas for some reason.
Consider booking train tickets using tatkal. For AC coaches it will be available at sharp 10AM the day before the journey. For sleeper coach it will be available at 11AM sharp. But these tickets get over within seconds so you gotto be really really fast while booking.
You have book ticket using quota for foreign tourists. They can be booked at special Indian Railways reservation offices for foreign tourists. Some seats are reserved for foreign tourists.
This is AC-2 tier only . A1 , A2 , A3 etc. only denotes the AC-2 tier coach you have been allotted . If it starts with H1 , then it is 1st Ac . If it starts with B1 , B2 , B3 etc , then it is 3rd AC .
You guys could have cancelled RC ( RAC) tickets, youll get almost full refund and should have come by bus that would have costed around same price. Great video guys ! welcome back to Karnataka
Yep, even 2 weeks is not fast enough for few trains in India if you book too late it will show waitlist and it will convert to RAC, but the newer trains are faster and make more trips so no need to book that far in advance
It is a festive time here in Karnataka (Indian new year on Tuesday - UGADI). Stay blessed. You were at orion mall (Just a few kms away from my home and I would have hosted you)
Some seats are reserved as Tatkal tickets. You can book just 1 day before the journey date but the ticket cost will be almost double the normal fare. Start booking at 11 AM one day prior to the journey date. If you delay, chances of getting tatkal tickets also reduces.
Well RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation, if there aren't enough cancellations you can still travel but you need to share your seat with someone. That can be a bit tough. You need to book in advance to get confirmed tickets, but if you have no choice, you can book Tatkal or premium Tatkal tickets 2 days before the journey. There are some trains which allow foreigner quotas so you might want to check on those. Actually you missed the scenery by taking a night train. This journey takes you through tunnels and bridges of the Ghat section and you get to see absolutely spectacular terrain. Its not the best summer to be in Bangalore though, its one of the hottest summers in decades. Usually its cool and pleasant even in summers but not this one.
Sorry for your bad experience but one thing you might want to know for your future train journeys. Usually long distance trains like the one you just took are just one or max two trains between two destinations and can get filled up easily. Train reservation in India opens 120 days in advance, so you can already imagine the kind of rush we have. Tickets on Waitlisted category gets upgraded to RAC like the one you got and you still have to pay the full price. So its not a scam (Well you may call that :)) If you were waitlisted, you wouldn´t even be allowed to travel and your e-ticket would be cancelled automatically. Also dont compare all Indian train experience to the Vande Bharat. They are relatively new, short distance trains with much larger carrying capacity. Long haul trains will always be an adventure. Ask anyone in India who has been train travelling in India ever since they landed on this part of the planet. To be safer next time on long distance train, in case you cant book well in advance (2 weeks is not advance for most long distance trains), try Tatkal ticket or premium Tatkal. Its expensive but you might have better chances of a confirmed tickets. Otherwise Flights are always a better option if you have a connecting ones like in this case for sure. Good Luck and Happy Journeys.
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So this is how the Indian Railways reservation system works - 1. Confirmed Reservation (CNF) - u get ur assigned coach no and seats when booking 2. Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) - U share a berth with another person, so ideally, u r only allowed to seat 3. Waitlisted (W/L) - Not allowed to board a train Lets say, u book a waitlisted ticket, then, depending on the previous bookings’ cancellations, u’ll be moved up the queue to RAC - where u can board the train but have to share a seat ( this is what happened in your case). If more bookings are cancelled, u move up the queue to Confirmed seats and u get one seat each. In all cases, u pay the same amount of money - in case ur ticket remains waitlisted, it’ll get auto-cancelled and you’ll be refunded (All above points are applicable when booking are done online, in case bookings are done over the counter, refund and cancellation rules differ free r slightly) Also, First AC is the highest class in Indian Rail and the coaches start with a prefix HA e.g. HA1. Then comes AC 2 Tier, coaches prefixed with A (A1,A2 and so on) and then AC 3 Tier, prefixed with B ( B1,B2 etc.)
You guys gave me a heart attack😢 when I read worst experience in india but after I saw the video I think still there are many things you need to know about india but Don't worry guys we will suppot you❤
if you are a traveler , first try normal ticket if it is an RAC ticket avoid it ,unless you need to travel urgently . but if you want a sure ticket as a traveler on important train routs , then ask for TATCAL ticket , Tatkal meaning ticket on urgent basis as you are a spontaneous traveler .you need to try any of these options and mqake sure they are confirmed tickets . not RAC status nor WAITING LIST (WL) status . if you dont get any confirmed tickets ,try a alternative train going to the same destination .
You guys should have gotten a confirmed ticket. You were travelling on an RAC one. It's always trouble cuz you have to share a single seat with someone else. RAC is just to make sure you get a seat on the train. And also, you are in the AC Second Class. A1,A2,A3... all are of the same class. The AC First Class is numbered H1,H2... Third AC Class is B1,B2,B3....
So, here's some Indian rail travel 101 for you 😊 Most daily commuter long distrance (8-10hrs+) trains get booked way in advance. Of course, as a tourist, you can't plan all your ticket needs. In such cases, when you see a train is waitlisted (W/L) for a given date, opt for TATKAL scheme, which allows you to get a confirmed ticket 24hrs/1-day before travel. And of course at a premium or 2x normal price. Always, look out for ticket availability status while booking, if it already shows as 'RAC' or 'W/L', you are better off going for TATKAL tickets just so that you avoid all this hassle you experienced. Now, most overnight (8-10hrs+ journey) have 4 types of classes available for booking, listing them in descending order of most premium to basic: First A/C - 1A (Premium) {coach code 'H' | eg. H1 -or- HA1} Two Tier A/C - 2A (High) [Recommended for most trains] {coach code 'A' | eg. A1, A2} Three Tier A/C - 3A (Mid) {coach code 'B' | eg. B1, B2} Sleeper non-A/C - SL (Basic) {coach code 'S' | eg. S1, S2} Only some trains have a pantry coach where in you can prebook your meals or directly order from. On trains without this facility, you can buy food/snacks from major railways stations, order online (Dominos, Railofy, IRCTC e-catering) or buy from onboard vendors. Note of caution on the last option, quality or taste might not be great always. Vande Bharath trains currently do not have overnight service on any routes, these are meant for shorter journeys (under 8hrs) one-way, with least number of stops, higher speed, higher priority & top-end coach experience. So would be wise not to compare this with any other trains, simply because these cater to extremely different needs. Hope this helps 😊 Happy exploring India 🙌🏼
This is normal, you were in waiting list since you only booked 2 weeks back instead of a month back. Durung the chat preparation the your waiting list probably convertrf to RAC and not confirmed. The process is waiting list-->RAC--> CONFIRMED. If the train is empty while booking, you could directly get confirmed. RAC is meant to share 2 seats and for those people who dont mind seating but would like to reach the destination since they have no other options.
Look for a local ticket booking agent, they can book your tickets in Tatkal quota (a day before the train departure). They also know hacks such as booking from another nearby station (as every station has a specific number of alloted seats, or physical booking from walkin counter. So its best u pay a couple of hundreds extra for his service and get a confirm ticket. RAC (the one you had) ticket sucks.
Some suggestions to dear Zigwi Brothers. Whenever you are in any situation ,please talk to your about passengers. And try to get proper information. Sometimes in India we have practical solutions than bookish rules. In Indian Language we call it Jugad. Also try to meet the authorities like TC and get a proper information and solutions. Talking to to beside passengers can hand you a lot of helpful information.Also we Indian people are always on our toes to help other. So please don't hesitate to ask help and information from your naghbour buddy.
You could have converted the bed into 2 sitting seats.. then you could have sat comfortably atleast. I think you were not aware of it. !!! Anyways some journeys like this will teach you, how lucky you are as a person who were born with all the comforts of life.. :)
Because of the demand supply gap, there is a system of travel 2 in one seat because of emergency. So from 'waiting list' there are chances to get RAC before its 'confirmed'. So you have to check the ticket if you want to travel with RAC.
you can get ticket 1 day before at 10 am via premium tatkal ticket system, it will cost you 1k rs more , but for that i would recommend someone who usually travel by train frequently or by travel agent but they will again charge you 500 rs for their service , cus the tickets are limited and you have to be fast when filling up the form . I usually travel like that from Mumbai to Kolkata or viceversa
By the way A1 and A2 are both Second Class AC. You did not get an upgrade when you went from A2 to A1. First AC class would most likely have coach named H1.
You don't need to book 4 months in advance necessarily. You can book the day before in something called Tatkal that costs a bit more but you can get place on the train for last minute travelers. It is called First Come First Serve for non-Tatkal.
Since you guys booked relatively late(because of school holidays), you were probably on waiting list. Then you probably got upgraded to a RAC (Reservation against cancellation). With RAC ticket you can board the train but will have to share the seat just like you did. Had it been a Waiting list ticket you wouldn't be allowed to board but would also have got the refund. The next time take a train only if you get a confirmed seat. If you are in urgency, you can try to book a tatkal ticket which normally opens just a day before the departure. Even with a tatkal ticket you get confirmed seats
14hours without a bed is hard and also so very boring when you are stuck in one place. i feel for you all. You guys are still young so you can endure it. i wonder how it happens that you didn't get two separate beds? I have never traveled by train in India when i visited as i was there for only two weeks, as i had to get back to my job. We don't get much vacation here in the US. It is difficult to sleep on a train as it shakes a lot and wakes you up all the time, very tiring. I took a 12hour train across the US in a reclining seat like a plane. The advantage with trains in the US is that the trains don't have as many passengers, so you can roam around to the other carriages and sleep in different seats. They also have the observation deck, a carriage with windows in the ceiling, and with very comfortable seats which is where i was sleeping watching the stars. i just remember it being so boring!!! I just couldn't wait to get off the train as it shook all the time and the constant noise, i couldn't not get a proper sleep. I am a light sleeper so every time the train stopped on the way, i woke up. i too, was very exhausted at the end and I just wanted a nice quiet bed to go to sleep for a long time. That is why i prefer flying, and sometimes it is just a little more for the fare, especially on long journeys. It is cheap on short journeys. In India the ac luxury carriages are expensive and almost close to an airline ticket, but when you travel like a local and take all the other non ac ticket types, than it is extremely cheap! And the cheapest class is dirt cheap which is how the poor travel. It is a huge price drop, which is how it should be. I am dreading flying from the US to India as they have 18 to 19 hours direct flights to India. It is grueling as you have to sit the whole time. They don't allow you to get up execpt to go to use the bathroom. It is very difficult to sleep with the noise of the plane and people and with the lights of my neighbors constantly going on and off. I find the noise of the plane the worst!!
All days are not the same, atleast you are comfortable in an air-conditioned compartment. Stop making fun and chuckling, many people go through worst conditions
your reactions are hilarious ! the raiways running a fleece the foreigners scam ! in europe, you would hv been offloaded in some godforsaken freezing station without even flies for company ! our railways have some very creative ticketing tricks to accomodate everyone and you still crib
Bro it’s your mistake , I think you guys booked RAC tickets , this a different type of booking that indian railways offer to manage crowd in this railway keep some seats separate specially for RAC after the normal tickets gets sold completely then railways offer this and in this you have to share your seat with another person that means you can just sit and if you’re lucky you can get whole seat if someone cancels their normal ticket , that’s why that upper guy had whole seat because he booked normal ticket and you guys booked RAC , so take care of this while booking next time , you can also get ticket in TATKAL , this booking starts 24 hours before the train departure in this you get full seat by giving some extra money
Book the train tickets in advance atleast 2 months Or take a flight Never travel on waiting list Specially in summers Duribg these 3 months april , may & june people travel more. Book 60 days in advance Or book a flight Or travel by cab
guys H1 is first class and you guys were in AC TWO TIER and there is also AC THREE TIER and if i am not wrong while the time you booked your tickets it was WAITING LIST(WL) and it didn't got confirmed but it was in RAC (RESERVATION AGAINST CANCELLATION) in which you can travel in the train but you would need to share your seat and many times RAC tickets also get confirmed but in yours case it reamained RAC
Next time if you want to travel by Sleeper Train on an Urgent basis and you don't get a Confirmed Ticket, avoid travelling on RAC Status of ticket . Just book Tatkaal Ticket one day prior to your Journey. You can also book AC Volvo Sleeper Buses or Travel by Air if your budget permits.
One important advice: Dont travel in sleeper class when you are in north india especially Bihar, UP... The ticket less travellers(thieves/criminals) occupy your reserved seats...
In immediate future all old trains will be get rid off,... Next time you will see Bullet train also... Sorry for the inconvenience... Love from Kerala ❤❤❤
Traveling by cab will be more exciting than traveling like this by train. Find a nice cab driver who can drive long distance. Traveling by cab while taking breaks in between is much more comfortable than traveling by train in such circumstances.
What An Adventure!😅 Do You Guys Have Some Tips For Our Next Train Journey ?🙂🇮🇳
Waiting List can be troublesome but RAC(Reserved Against Cancellation) is ok. You will most probably get seats with RAC if you book one week in advance but never travel if you're in the waiting list because as your experience shows if you're in the waiting list at the time of travel you will be in RAC but if you're in RAC at the time of booking there is more than 90% chance that you will get confirmed. The sequence is Waiting List -> RAC-> Confirmed. Again all this depends on how busy the station is. Always book as early as possible. Atleast two weeks in advance. Hope this helps you.
Yes to add to this it is summer vacation getting confirmed seats is tough and cancelation are few. Being summer more will opt for AC tickets. It's also college admission time so people will travel across states for admission.
As advised above only travel if you have RAC tickets where like this time you are atleast assured a seat and can legally board the train. With waiting list ticket you cannot board the train.When you cancel a RAC ticket you will be refunded full amount after deducting nominal charges for admin.Yes we are a country of 1.4 billion what the lady said is correct for long distance trains we book atleast 2 months in advance on popular routes. Else take the flight.Or bus India has sleeper coach overnight bus.
Travel with Palace on wheel 🤗 have to pay 16000 Dollars only per trip .
Yes never travel on a wait listed ticket. If you are in RAC at the time of travel you will not have sleeping berth - only seating, two of you will share a berth as you did now. If you get a confirmed ticket then you will have a full berth. Long journeys only take AC two tier or AC first class- they are comfortable journeys. Never travel non ac sleeper. they are terrible. Try to book premium trains- Rajdhani express, Tejas express, shatabdi express(seating) etc.
Get tickets booked through an a travel agent.He will charge extra but you will avoid this hassle
If the rail ticket mentions RAC status (reservation against cancellation), it means that you are provided reserved sitting accomodation initially . On any berth failing vacant due to cancellation or confirmed passengers not turning up , you will be alloted according to priority. People travel on RAC only on urgent basis. You have the option of cancelling your RAC ticket 4 hours prior to boarding the train when the chart is made, and seek refund. Next time, if the ticket is wait listed, do not book, it may or may not get confirmed or go into RAC mode.
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You guys are getting really resilient. The way ya'll handled the taxi drivers now is quite Indian. Nonchalant
We handle it the German way if we have to, it can get quite annoying!
you guys always smile no matter what the situation. real like that because it must not be easy for your considering the inconvenience you face in India many times,,,
Thank you for that really! We always try to make the best out of it, even though it can be difficult for us sometimes here!
yes, they have a great attitude and a great sense of humor. They will get far in life. They are so cool and well behaved, their parents should be proud of raising such good citizens of the world. I hope they marry some Indian girls and make India their home.
I watch these people so that I can smile and smile. They have such happy vibe.
The secret of surviving RAC is to carry a newspaper. Place it on the floor in between the aisle opposite your seat and sleep on the floor with your rucksack as a pillow. As good as The Ritz in Germany when you are tired 😅🇩🇪. India toughens you!
I have seen people do the same on the overnight seater train from Germany to Paris 😂
I feel bad for both of you, you guys are facing many inconvenience but still keeps smiling, you both are inspiration 😊
Your ticket was RAC(Reservation against Cancellation).So you could board the train.If it was Waiting list ¬ confirmed till last minute you've to cancel the trip..There is TATKAL ticket.. for last minute plan. Enquire about it.
There is a foreign tourist quota in most of trains, you should book under that to get confirmed seats on short notice
Guysss, you missed the scenery of this route by travelling at night !!
This route passes through Sakleshpur hills where a section of 52 kms has around 57 tunnels and 109 bridges of length varying from few metres to 0.75 km and height varying from a few to 200 metres. The tunnels are absolute terrestrial abyss. !!!!
Omg..14 hrs train journey.....month April n may school n college vacation started ..its difficult to get ticket class train..... summer 🌞 very hot🔥🔥🔥....u get experience another level journey india.....😮😅...tc
Yes, true! Unfortunately we didn’t know that and it was mind blowing for us that you need to book so much in advance! Anyways we made the best out of it!🙂
@@zingwibrothersyou can go for tatkal tickets meaning immediate tickets. Tatkal tickets will open at 10am for non AC class and at 11am for AC classes one day before the journey. Check Indian Railway tickets video by Karl Rock.
Both the seats upper and lower were yours man
Are you sure? The guy above us secured himself the seat and also hat a ticket that said the number of the seat.
@@zingwibrothers If he had ticket with number and seat confirmed, it was his seat. you were reserved only if he cancelled due to any reason. Brothers With Such problems Kindly talk to TT. And Pay them few extra money to provide any cancelled seats. ( trick u can use otherwise prefer flights )
@@zingwibrothers he was actually a decent guy that he went above giving his seat to you so that atleast u had a seat for sitting.
His seat is in rac so uppar bunk is not there
@@zingwibrothersBro You had RAC ticket means you have to share a seat with other RAC person who got that seat.
Last minute booking gives RAC seat in sleeper class. Seats during summer seasons are usually booked prior booking done upto 3 months in advance to get confirmed.
You have to book some 1 month prior for trains especially for long journey.
You should have come back by flight instead.
Right now, Bangalore is very hot 🔥 🥵
Recorded highest temperature in 5yrs. Because of heat waves. Usually weather will be Super cool always 😢
1 month is crazy as tourist 🤯 We also saw Mosquito Swarms over Pune…
@@zingwibrotherstrust me bro 1 month is too less
We have to make reservatione like 4-5 months back if it's busy route or for some famous destination
Otherwise we dont get seats 😂
@@zingwibrothersand bro trust me you really very very lucky that got a confirmed seat in just 2 weeks of advanced booking
There was literally like just 1-2% chance that you get a confirmed seat in just 2 weeks advanced booking...so be happy guys you were actually lucky otherwise the experience could have been much worse 😅
No "ooo yeahhh" in this video?😂
Always book tatkal category tickets when you are planning your travel a day before the travel date.
If you guys are in Bengaluru then try everything on the menu for breakfast at "Taaza Thindi"(better than other hyped and costlier places). Also try the Jumbo Rolls at "Alamanah Cafe" (evening snack).
U can also try Channa Bhatura at Airlines Hotel, and for Biryani try Donne Biryani for a unique local Biryani.
I had to travel like this once as well, it was pretty painful and tiring, you guys have my sympathies.
Keep positive guys as you always do. Sometimes shit happens. You are in the best part of India, Bangalore. Hit MG Road, Church Street and Kornamangalam the party place for sure. Show us your German partying sprit. Stay safe and enjoy guys. Greetings from Canada ..... your fan from day one.
Now you have really seen the two India. There is a 3rd India as well.
What you mean ?
@@zingwibrothers Divided into 3 segments based on a citizen being a consumer
- India 1: the consumer segment(has the highest amount of discretionary expenditure)
- India 2: The aspirant segment
- India 3: Those who don't have any money to spend other than for basic needs.
"Generally" a India 1 consumer will not take a sleeper train unless that is the only means from point A to B.
I have watched a lot of your content and was always amazed at the fact that you guys being foreigners managed to book train tickets in India. Even Indians find it confusing and inconvenient on their first try. So, you have all my respect for being courageous enough to try. Really regret the unfortunate situation. But really appreciate you guys for keeping it together and surviving it.
If possible, I suggest you ask an Indian to book train tickets for you, preferably one of your subscribes over a booking agent. If you let them know you want confirmed tickets (no waiting, no RAC) for a particular journey, they would know the best combination. It will make life much easier.
Else, as others have already pointed out, please keep the following in mind,
1. It's easier to get train tickets in the premium segment - Vande Bharat (EC), Express (2AC, 1AC, Vistadome) cause it's less crowded compared to value for money segment - all trains (General, Sleeper, 3AC, AC CC, 2S).
2. Don't book tickets in train where it's already in waitlist or available tickets are
Always book Tatkal tickets, one day before journey when your normal ticket remains waitlisted or RAC & cancel the normal ticket. Little bit costly but more chances of secure seats.
Hey, I am from Bengaluru and I live in Leonberg which is close to Stuttgart. You guys are so kind and positive. I did watch couple of your videos. You guys seem so sweet. I would love to meet you when you come back to Germany😊
RAC is reservation against cancellation. It's not a confirmed ticket but you get to travel to your destination in seating if you don't have any other choice. If you don't want to travel that then on cancellation you will get a full refund. Unless in an emergency we don't prefer to take such a journey especially if it's an overnight journey.
And train bookings open up 4 months in advance. But its not nexessary that you have to book that way. It all depends on availability of seat reservations at any point in time. You may get confirmed seats even if you book the tickets on same day of travel sometimes.
In banglore you must try
1.The lassi shop (multiple branches available Koramangala , jaynagar )
2.Al-Daaz restaurant located in Koramangala
3.Kabapci restaurant located in Koramangala (it’s a Turkish restaurant)
4.The pizza bakery (available at multiple locations but you can visit Koramangala branch )
5.Hole in the wall cafe for breakfast (Koramangala)
6.Truffles (Koramangala)
7. Desi masala for veg buffet (available at multiple locations can visit jaynagar branch)
8.Evenings / night foodstreets (Vv Puram food street near Lalbagh)
As qn Indian i advice you that never try general and sleeper class, you can't survive, so just use ac only..
Next time if Ticket is RAC ( Not Confirmed )
Ask TT. to provide Any Cancelled Seat in AC/Sleeper ( Pay them few extra money )
They usually provide seats bcoz they know in which coaches seats got cancelled.
( till this advance booking problem is solved till 2030, use can do this or prefer flights )
23 hrs sitting on my bag in a very full compartment on a rac (reservtion against cancellation) ticket on a train from delhi to kolkata !
nothing worries me anymore !
U guys are really amazing always smile and laugh no matter what is the situation ..i just love watching u ❤❤❤❤....anyway do guys have any plans to visit Odisha?? It is near Bangalore
It's not near to bengaluru
You can't book A2 coach. You can enter preferred coach number but it only gets booked if available. Generally, reserved sleeper trains in India have 4 classes.
First AC/ 1AC- coach number H series.. H1, H2..
Second AC/ 2AC- coach number A series.. A1, A2..
Third AC/ 3AC- coach numbers B series.. B1, B2, B3..
Third AC Economy/ 3E- coach numbers M series.. M1, M2...
Non-AC sleeper- S series.. S1, S2...
Normally, once the tickets get sold out, they put you on the waitlist, and during the chart preparation, if any seat gets cancelled, you get a side lower seat shared between 2 passengers which was your case it is called RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation).
My father is in railway.if you uploaded it live.I would have arranged a bed for you guys.But I love this fun video 😂
Brother In Future For Train Traveling Book In Advance otherwise choose Flights.
Railways are bringing in Vande Bharat AC & AC Sleeper Coaches Soon.
This Advance Booking Problem will be solved till 2030 with Train Modernization
& Separate Fright Corridors, Semi Bullet & Bullet Trains
When in India, bargain as much as you can at a cheaper prices.
Wow what a beautiful view from inside...😂
I have been watching all your videos you have done a fantastic job. In terms of showing what is good about India. And I don't mind talking about what to avoid/risk. Great job Germany and we are largest consumers of Germany cars given the end consumer price tag.
Check 5:18 you both had RC-A1 35 that means you had single berth & 2 seats to adjust as it is RAC reservation against cancellation that means if any seat becomes cancelled the TC can allot you another berth.
see A2 and A1 are not diffrent classes, they are different coach of same class which is second AC. Coaches starting from A ex-A1,A3 etc are second AC coaches 4+2 arrangement, coaches staring from B ex B1,B2 are third AC coaches with 6+2 arrangement, Sleeper class coaches starts from S only diffrenece in sleeper and 3rd AC is Air conditioning. H- for First AC, C-for chair car, D- for second sitting(non ac sitting seats), E- Executive chair car, and some others. And yes please dont rely waiting list tickets ,they will never get confirmed at max you will get sharing seat RAC.
Here , exams will be over at this time of schools and summer vacations are about to come so people pre booked to trains months before , thats what we do usually to travel long distances
This is one of the reasons why I try to avoid train journeys for overnight travel. Sleeper buses are better. Else book a train ticket in advance. Flights are cheaper too.if planned in advance. You will have all types of experiences in India
Its summer season and vaccation time for school children...so most of the tourist places are full. You would find it difficult to even get a hotel at some famous tourist destinations of India. And also the charges are high. So plan your trip accordingly.
Next Time You Should Book 1A (First AC) . There most probably you will get a 2 Seat Cabin with Meals
What happened is Train has no First Class because first class has compartments so Second Class coach name is A1 so you did not get upgraded in terms of class but you did book waiting tickets which go through a process of Waiting to RAC(Reservation against Cancellation, 2 people 1 seat) to Reservation. During busy times or on busy trains the they book super early to get a reserved ticket. Be glad you get RAC I travelled in Waiting and you have to literally make bed by laying a sheet on the floor between the bunks and sleep on hard floor. And you pay same price as waiting can go to Reserved if enough people cancel, So you basically pay for getting into a coach and you may get seat if it is available
Just one suggestion apart from tips on travelling by sleeper trains, just travel north, especially in himachal, jammu and kashmir, gangotri glaciers ,dharamshala etc.It's a very good time to visit these places and you will be blown away by the natural beauty and soothing temperatures.Just avoid the Delhi NCR region which is also the criminal belt of India unfortunately.Go to uttarakhand for a start if you don't want to climb inner Himalayas for some reason.
Consider booking train tickets using tatkal. For AC coaches it will be available at sharp 10AM the day before the journey. For sleeper coach it will be available at 11AM sharp. But these tickets get over within seconds so you gotto be really really fast while booking.
You have book ticket using quota for foreign tourists. They can be booked at special Indian Railways reservation offices for foreign tourists. Some seats are reserved for foreign tourists.
This is AC-2 tier only . A1 , A2 , A3 etc. only denotes the AC-2 tier coach you have been allotted . If it starts with H1 , then it is 1st Ac . If it starts with B1 , B2 , B3 etc , then it is 3rd AC .
You guys could have cancelled RC ( RAC) tickets, youll get almost full refund and should have come by bus that would have costed around same price. Great video guys ! welcome back to Karnataka
Yep, even 2 weeks is not fast enough for few trains in India if you book too late it will show waitlist and it will convert to RAC, but the newer trains are faster and make more trips so no need to book that far in advance
Its RAC(Reservation against cancellation), You can convert the bed-style seat into a more comfortable seating arrangement. Any way Enjoy guys 😁
It is a festive time here in Karnataka (Indian new year on Tuesday - UGADI). Stay blessed.
You were at orion mall (Just a few kms away from my home and I would have hosted you)
Come to Village area of west bengal, rajasthan,uttar pradesh you will be feel the real culture of India.😊
Some seats are reserved as Tatkal tickets. You can book just 1 day before the journey date but the ticket cost will be almost double the normal fare. Start booking at 11 AM one day prior to the journey date. If you delay, chances of getting tatkal tickets also reduces.
Yes nich, tough times don't last, tough men do..
Better go by Volvo sleeper bus
Well RAC stands for Reservation Against Cancellation, if there aren't enough cancellations you can still travel but you need to share your seat with someone. That can be a bit tough. You need to book in advance to get confirmed tickets, but if you have no choice, you can book Tatkal or premium Tatkal tickets 2 days before the journey. There are some trains which allow foreigner quotas so you might want to check on those. Actually you missed the scenery by taking a night train. This journey takes you through tunnels and bridges of the Ghat section and you get to see absolutely spectacular terrain. Its not the best summer to be in Bangalore though, its one of the hottest summers in decades. Usually its cool and pleasant even in summers but not this one.
Sorry for your bad experience but one thing you might want to know for your future train journeys. Usually long distance trains like the one you just took are just one or max two trains between two destinations and can get filled up easily. Train reservation in India opens 120 days in advance, so you can already imagine the kind of rush we have. Tickets on Waitlisted category gets upgraded to RAC like the one you got and you still have to pay the full price. So its not a scam (Well you may call that :)) If you were waitlisted, you wouldn´t even be allowed to travel and your e-ticket would be cancelled automatically. Also dont compare all Indian train experience to the Vande Bharat. They are relatively new, short distance trains with much larger carrying capacity. Long haul trains will always be an adventure. Ask anyone in India who has been train travelling in India ever since they landed on this part of the planet. To be safer next time on long distance train, in case you cant book well in advance (2 weeks is not advance for most long distance trains), try Tatkal ticket or premium Tatkal. Its expensive but you might have better chances of a confirmed tickets. Otherwise Flights are always a better option if you have a connecting ones like in this case for sure. Good Luck and Happy Journeys.
Bro Have you visit - Kashmir, Ladakh , Himachal Pradesh , North Sikkim , Munsiyari (Uttarakhand)
If you can't visit them once, check out these great places
I had same experience some yrs ago.. Ive been cheated Tamilnadu to Mangaluru train.. Trust me that was my last trsin journey
So this is how the Indian Railways reservation system works -
1. Confirmed Reservation (CNF) - u get ur assigned coach no and seats when booking
2. Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) - U share a berth with another person, so ideally, u r only allowed to seat
3. Waitlisted (W/L) - Not allowed to board a train
Lets say, u book a waitlisted ticket, then, depending on the previous bookings’ cancellations, u’ll be moved up the queue to RAC - where u can board the train but have to share a seat ( this is what happened in your case).
If more bookings are cancelled, u move up the queue to Confirmed seats and u get one seat each.
In all cases, u pay the same amount of money - in case ur ticket remains waitlisted, it’ll get auto-cancelled and you’ll be refunded
(All above points are applicable when booking are done online, in case bookings are done over the counter, refund and cancellation rules differ free r slightly)
Also, First AC is the highest class in Indian Rail and the coaches start with a prefix HA e.g. HA1.
Then comes AC 2 Tier, coaches prefixed with A (A1,A2 and so on)
and then AC 3 Tier, prefixed with B ( B1,B2 etc.)
You guys gave me a heart attack😢 when I read worst experience in india but after I saw the video I think still there are many things you need to know about india but Don't worry guys we will suppot you❤
but in future you ll not remember comfortable rides....will remember this one and laugh😅
you should book shatabdi and rajdhani express first class for sleeper trains, but only confirm tickets
You should have asked TC to see if some additional bed is available. That is how it works 😀
if you are a traveler , first try normal ticket if it is an RAC ticket avoid it ,unless you need to travel urgently . but if you want a sure ticket as a traveler on important train routs , then ask for TATCAL ticket , Tatkal meaning ticket on urgent basis as you are a spontaneous traveler .you need to try any of these options and mqake sure they are confirmed tickets . not RAC status nor WAITING LIST (WL) status . if you dont get any confirmed tickets ,try a alternative train going to the same destination .
You guys should have gotten a confirmed ticket. You were travelling on an RAC one. It's always trouble cuz you have to share a single seat with someone else. RAC is just to make sure you get a seat on the train. And also, you are in the AC Second Class. A1,A2,A3... all are of the same class. The AC First Class is numbered H1,H2... Third AC Class is B1,B2,B3....
So, here's some Indian rail travel 101 for you 😊
Most daily commuter long distrance (8-10hrs+) trains get booked way in advance. Of course, as a tourist, you can't plan all your ticket needs. In such cases, when you see a train is waitlisted (W/L) for a given date, opt for TATKAL scheme, which allows you to get a confirmed ticket 24hrs/1-day before travel. And of course at a premium or 2x normal price. Always, look out for ticket availability status while booking, if it already shows as 'RAC' or 'W/L', you are better off going for TATKAL tickets just so that you avoid all this hassle you experienced.
Now, most overnight (8-10hrs+ journey) have 4 types of classes available for booking, listing them in descending order of most premium to basic:
First A/C - 1A (Premium) {coach code 'H' | eg. H1 -or- HA1}
Two Tier A/C - 2A (High) [Recommended for most trains] {coach code 'A' | eg. A1, A2}
Three Tier A/C - 3A (Mid) {coach code 'B' | eg. B1, B2}
Sleeper non-A/C - SL (Basic) {coach code 'S' | eg. S1, S2}
Only some trains have a pantry coach where in you can prebook your meals or directly order from. On trains without this facility, you can buy food/snacks from major railways stations, order online (Dominos, Railofy, IRCTC e-catering) or buy from onboard vendors. Note of caution on the last option, quality or taste might not be great always.
Vande Bharath trains currently do not have overnight service on any routes, these are meant for shorter journeys (under 8hrs) one-way, with least number of stops, higher speed, higher priority & top-end coach experience. So would be wise not to compare this with any other trains, simply because these cater to extremely different needs.
Hope this helps 😊 Happy exploring India 🙌🏼
This is normal, you were in waiting list since you only booked 2 weeks back instead of a month back. Durung the chat preparation the your waiting list probably convertrf to RAC and not confirmed. The process is waiting list-->RAC--> CONFIRMED.
If the train is empty while booking, you could directly get confirmed.
RAC is meant to share 2 seats and for those people who dont mind seating but would like to reach the destination since they have no other options.
Look for a local ticket booking agent, they can book your tickets in Tatkal quota (a day before the train departure).
They also know hacks such as booking from another nearby station (as every station has a specific number of alloted seats, or physical booking from walkin counter. So its best u pay a couple of hundreds extra for his service and get a confirm ticket. RAC (the one you had) ticket sucks.
Some suggestions to dear Zigwi Brothers.
Whenever you are in any situation ,please talk to your about passengers. And try to get proper information.
Sometimes in India we have practical solutions than bookish rules. In Indian Language we call it Jugad.
Also try to meet the authorities like TC and get a proper information and solutions.
Talking to to beside passengers can hand you a lot of helpful information.Also we Indian people are always on our toes to help other.
So please don't hesitate to ask help and information from your naghbour buddy.
You could have converted the bed into 2 sitting seats.. then you could have sat comfortably atleast. I think you were not aware of it. !!! Anyways some journeys like this will teach you, how lucky you are as a person who were born with all the comforts of life.. :)
Because of the demand supply gap, there is a system of travel 2 in one seat because of emergency. So from 'waiting list' there are chances to get RAC before its 'confirmed'. So you have to check the ticket if you want to travel with RAC.
you can get ticket 1 day before at 10 am via premium tatkal ticket system, it will cost you 1k rs more , but for that i would recommend someone who usually travel by train frequently or by travel agent but they will again charge you 500 rs for their service , cus the tickets are limited and you have to be fast when filling up the form . I usually travel like that from Mumbai to Kolkata or viceversa
By the way A1 and A2 are both Second Class AC. You did not get an upgrade when you went from A2 to A1. First AC class would most likely have coach named H1.
You don't need to book 4 months in advance necessarily. You can book the day before in something called Tatkal that costs a bit more but you can get place on the train for last minute travelers. It is called First Come First Serve for non-Tatkal.
Even the upper seat was urs
Friends now it is school holidays for two months and it is very difficult to get train tickets for these two months..
Since you guys booked relatively late(because of school holidays), you were probably on waiting list. Then you probably got upgraded to a RAC (Reservation against cancellation). With RAC ticket you can board the train but will have to share the seat just like you did. Had it been a Waiting list ticket you wouldn't be allowed to board but would also have got the refund. The next time take a train only if you get a confirmed seat. If you are in urgency, you can try to book a tatkal ticket which normally opens just a day before the departure. Even with a tatkal ticket you get confirmed seats
Book flight ticket bro. It will be expensive if you don’t book in advance but your journey will be comfortable.
14hours without a bed is hard and also so very boring when you are stuck in one place. i feel for you all. You guys are still young so you can endure it. i wonder how it happens that you didn't get two separate beds? I have never traveled by train in India when i visited as i was there for only two weeks, as i had to get back to my job. We don't get much vacation here in the US.
It is difficult to sleep on a train as it shakes a lot and wakes you up all the time, very tiring.
I took a 12hour train across the US in a reclining seat like a plane. The advantage with trains in the US is that the trains don't have as many passengers, so you can roam around to the other carriages and sleep in different seats. They also have the observation deck, a carriage with windows in the ceiling, and with very comfortable seats which is where i was sleeping watching the stars. i just remember it being so boring!!! I just couldn't wait to get off the train as it shook all the time and the constant noise, i couldn't not get a proper sleep. I am a light sleeper so every time the train stopped on the way, i woke up.
i too, was very exhausted at the end and I just wanted a nice quiet bed to go to sleep for a long time. That is why i prefer flying, and sometimes it is just a little more for the fare, especially on long journeys. It is cheap on short journeys. In India the ac luxury carriages are expensive and almost close to an airline ticket, but when you travel like a local and take all the other non ac ticket types, than it is extremely cheap! And the cheapest class is dirt cheap which is how the poor travel. It is a huge price drop, which is how it should be.
I am dreading flying from the US to India as they have 18 to 19 hours direct flights to India. It is grueling as you have to sit the whole time. They don't allow you to get up execpt to go to use the bathroom. It is very difficult to sleep with the noise of the plane and people and with the lights of my neighbors constantly going on and off. I find the noise of the plane the worst!!
All days are not the same, atleast you are comfortable in an air-conditioned compartment. Stop making fun and chuckling, many people go through worst conditions
For slipper you have to book 1week or more ago😅
your reactions are hilarious !
the raiways running a fleece the foreigners scam !
in europe, you would hv been offloaded in some godforsaken freezing station without even flies for company !
our railways have some very creative ticketing tricks to accomodate everyone
and you still crib
You had Booked a RAC ticket.
And in RAC ticket mostly you have to share the bed with other person by paying same price.
Vande sleeper train is coming in june, Upto then you have adjust with old trains
Wow cool! We definitely have to check that out 😮
Bro it’s your mistake , I think you guys booked RAC tickets , this a different type of booking that indian railways offer to manage crowd in this railway keep some seats separate specially for RAC after the normal tickets gets sold completely then railways offer this and in this you have to share your seat with another person that means you can just sit and if you’re lucky you can get whole seat if someone cancels their normal ticket , that’s why that upper guy had whole seat because he booked normal ticket and you guys booked RAC , so take care of this while booking next time , you can also get ticket in TATKAL , this booking starts 24 hours before the train departure in this you get full seat by giving some extra money
Book the train tickets in advance atleast 2 months
Or take a flight
Never travel on waiting list
Specially in summers
Duribg these 3 months april , may & june people travel more.
Book 60 days in advance
Or book a flight
Or travel by cab
Just yesterday I was in Orion mall😮😮...missed u guys ...I'm in jayanagar....I need to meet u guys...were u guys staying in Bangalore????
Indian local and normal train 😂😂 welcome to Assam ❤
guys H1 is first class and you guys were in AC TWO TIER and there is also AC THREE TIER and if i am not wrong while the time you booked your tickets it was WAITING LIST(WL) and it didn't got confirmed but it was in RAC (RESERVATION AGAINST CANCELLATION) in which you can travel in the train but you would need to share your seat and many times RAC tickets also get confirmed but in yours case it reamained RAC
Next time if you want to travel by Sleeper Train on an Urgent basis and you don't get a Confirmed Ticket, avoid travelling on RAC Status of ticket . Just book Tatkaal Ticket one day prior to your Journey. You can also book AC Volvo Sleeper Buses or Travel by Air if your budget permits.
Next time while taking reserved ticket, ensure whether it is confirmed or RAC.
Why not you try to go Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand during these hot summer days?
You can checked tatkal ticket , it's also very convenient
My suggestion is only travel via Indian Railways when your seat/bed reservation is confirmed.
One important advice: Dont travel in sleeper class when you are in north india especially Bihar, UP...
The ticket less travellers(thieves/criminals) occupy your reserved seats...
Bangalore to Chennai. You should try double decker train.
Guys, 13 hours in this train is still better than 13 hours in a plane economy class.
Hope to meet you in Germany in May... Frankfurt to lennestadt and back.!!!
You've book train tickets (esply.A/c ) 3/4months before as school vacation starts from April.till June
That’s crazy😂
When it's last minute better to take a bus
In immediate future all old trains will be get rid off,... Next time you will see Bullet train also... Sorry for the inconvenience... Love from Kerala ❤❤❤
For long travels book Rajdhani express train,it serves meals n it’s a sleeper.
And it is faster 😂
Traveling by cab will be more exciting than traveling like this by train.
Find a nice cab driver who can drive long distance.
Traveling by cab while taking breaks in between is much more comfortable than traveling by train in such circumstances.