Trains are easily accessible, affordable, and the most preferred modes of transport for short and long journeys. Constantly changing landscapes, air sound coming because of trains’ speed, and our talkative fellow passengers who keep adding their suggestions to make some positive change in India and pass comments on which state is best and what politicians should do.
“Trains are wonderful. They transport millions of passengers and goods everyday and help in keeping the country’s infrastructure on track. However, people travelling on Indian Railways should be more concerned about food on trains, especially if they travel for a longer distance. And prior to that they must plan their train journey to keep the hassles away.“
- Manish Chandra, CEO, RailRestro
With all these, a train travelling in India is all fun and joyful, but only if it is well planned and there is availability of quality meal on wheel.. Think, who wants to be in a never-ending hair pulling queue for ticketing and grappling for the seat in general coaches. So, consider these six tips for a comfortable and memorable train journey.
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Plan Your Journey
Yes! It’s common to pack stuff in a rush and go for a journey as your loved ones are calling, or your work is just enquiring about you. But suppose you wish to ride comfortably on the train, sit on your favourite seat, adore the beauty of green fields, dancing clouds, and passing hills, or wish merely to sleep on the train during your journey to realise your stress. In that case, you need to organise your trip properly as Millions of people love Indian Railways just like you who are in line to travel by it. So, if you want to travel comfortably, you need to plan your journey and book your ticket accordingly.
Book Your Train Ticket Smartly
Booking a ticket randomly on any train and ending up being waitlisted is no doubt watering all your plans with your own hands. So, choose to book tickets online with the IRCTC next-generation e-ticketing system smartly after good analytical research. Check out all trains available between stations and seat availability on different trains on the date you want to travel. Look for different train coaches. You may book your tickets in AC 1 tier or first class as tickets for these classes are a little expensive. So, there is not so much competition.
Also, figure out the timing of the train as if it’s a day’s travel and you wish to sleep. It’s better to book an upper berth because if it’s middle or lower, you won’t be able to do so. However, if you want to keep your eyes out of the window to cherish incredible India, prefer the lower berth, especially the side one. Make the train list with boarding time and book your ticket online on a train that has more chances to get confirmed tickets and whose boarding time suits you.
Check PNR Status
After booking a ticket for the train journey, check the PNR status of your ticket with its 10 digit unique number. PNR number holds journey details, transaction details and personal details. It will help you know your seat and coach number if your ticket is confirmed. PNR status also lets you know if your ticket is confirmed, RAC or waitlisted. You can also check accurate PNR predictions or confirmation chances of your train ticket with rail journey planning apps like RailMitra. PNR predictions of RailMitra with high accuracy will aid you in planning your journey more efficiently.
Attention to Your Luggage
You won’t love sliding your heavy bags all the time and regret why you have packed those extra dresses or jewellery that you will never wear on the trip. So, it is wise to list all the things you want to carry with you and eliminate those whose alternative is available. It will help you in packing only essential things. Apart from main luggage, always carry a handbag containing important things like paper soap, tissue, sanitiser, hand towel etc. And yes! don’t forget to carry your identity card like your voter id, aadhar card and pan card. You are travelling by train, So it’s obvious to keep in mind “Yatrigan Apne Saman ki Suraksha Swayam Kare”.
Wear Comfortable Dresses
Skinny pants, shirts, or dresses may give you a smart look at the beginning of your train journey, but you may start feeling restless after some time. So, during the train journey, consider wearing those clothes in which you feel homely. You may wear clothes with more pockets to keep your important things safe and with yourself, like your Debit cards, mobile phones, cash and other expensive things. If you are taking an overnight train, carry your night bag that comprises your pillow, bedsheet for a cosy journey and sleeping eye mask to avoid disturbance from other passengers.
Pamper Yourself with Good Meals
How can one be comfortable with an empty stomach? Consuming a good meal is essential to enjoy the journey and immense appetite. But it is equally important to keep yourself healthy during your journey. So, Food of Pantry Car & Side Stalls is already out of your list. Because Pantry car food can be tasteless and monotonous, side stalls can provide you food with a finger-licking taste but only when you compromise with food hygiene.
But Thankfully! There is another option; you can opt for e-catering services for delicious restaurant-style meals on wheels. Initiatives like RailRestro serve tasty, healthy and hygienic food on train. With its e-catering app and website, you can easily order varieties of food, whether you want to eat some diet freaked food or a royal meal. RailRestro never fails to please the taste buds of rail passengers.
Train journeys can be stressful because of the heavy rush. However, with these tips, you can enjoy your train journey comfortably. After your food order, you may also track your food with the RailRestro app to know the status of your food delivery on train. Besides, Keep in mind to check the live train running status to know which part of India you are travelling to and when you will reach your destination. You can set the alarm for half an hour before the train reaches your destination station to avoid last-minute packing and enjoy your journey comfortably.
Trains are wonderful, travelling is an awesome experience, tips are for your safety and comfort. Wishing you a happy train journey!
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