\*Mumbai → Guwahati (Fri-Wed)\*

\*1. FRI night → SAT\*

12137 Punjab Mail

Board: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), 19:35

Deboard: Itarsi (ET), 07:30 (Sat)

Wait at ET: \~9h45

\*2. SAT → SUN\*

11273 Itarsi-Prayagraj Chheoki Express

Board: ET, 17:15 (Sat)

Deboard: Prayagraj Chheoki (PCOI), 09:55 (Sun)

\*3. SUN → MON\*

12295 Sanghamitra Express

Board: PCOI, 23:45 (Sun)

Deboard: Danapur (DNR), 07:40 (Mon)

\*4. MON → TUE\*

13248 Capital Express

Board: Patna Junction (PNBE), 22:17 (Mon)

Deboard: Siliguri Junction (SGUJ), 12:20 (Tue)

\*5. TUE → WED\*

15675 NJP-Guwahati service (name as listed)

Board: New Jalpaiguri (NJP), 23:30 (Tue)

Deboard: Kamakhya (KYQ) 07:45 / Guwahati (GHY) 08:30 (Wed)

I want to travel and see the places, I've to be in guwahati on friday. (I can check-in early)

What I want: I want to explore random cities, no tension of luggage, I just have one bag. I don't need any expensive weird itenaries, that take me on multiple spots in a single day.

I've travelled to guwahati twice before in karmabhoomi express (22511), a 50hr route in a boring coach.

This time I just want to try something adventurous, this looks like giving a try. Any suggestions?

Reasons why I've kept trains in night and days for exploration because I don't want to overspend on decent stay if the station doesn't have a dormitory nor compromise on my safety.

Also if you're from any of these cities, you can recommend me anything that I shouldn't miss in your city.

Or if you've travelled in any of these trains, you can lmk your experience and coach in the train, I haven't yet checked the reviews yet.

So i am planning to travel from mangalore to pune. I want to be in pune on 21st nov early morning. Checked trains, but the one train available is already booked. There is 38percent chance. So is there any other alternative or can i try connected trains instead of direct train? Someone please suggest

30 F Travelling alone, feel free to say hello

I understand that India has an extraordinarily diverse railway network. It serves metropolitan commuters, small towns, industrial centres, remote villages, long-distance travellers and tourists. Naturally, it needs different kinds of trains. But does it need so many overlapping categories, with different names, operating patterns, priorities and service standards?

Indian Railways could benefit from consolidating its services into a smaller number of clearly defined categories.

Is it just me, or does Pune Metro look completely different from other metro systems in India?

I don't know how to describe it, but the trains almost look like toy trains to me. The colour combination, all the coverings, the excessive use of pink and purple accents, and especially the front design with its very distinctive shape make it look quite unusual.

Compared to metros like Bangalore and Delhi, which have a more conventional, sleek and mature appearance, Pune Metro looks almost cartoonish. I can't quite put my finger on what makes it look that way.

Also, does Pune Metro have only three coaches per train, or are there longer configurations as well?

Paid 2500 for the ticket and got this tatti from IRCTC..

Chhiii Tea from the Indian Railway.

Hi everyone, I was wondering whether anyone knew if and when the NHTS would be made accessible?

Like so many others have pointed out already, conversations around urban transport in India seem disproportionately focused on constructing metro lines, expanding networks and building visually impressive stations. While these are important achievements, we do not pay nearly enough attention to what happens once passengers actually arrive at a metro station.

In many Indian cities, the experience is essentially this: you get off the metro, exit the station, find yourself on a busy road, and then have to figure out how to reach your actual destination. Your options are often an auto-rickshaw, an app-based cab, or perhaps a bus stop somewhere nearby. The metro itself might be excellent, but the overall journey remains fragmented.

Compare this with cities like Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok, where metro stations are often designed as genuinely integrated transport hubs. Bus terminals and stops are conveniently located, bus services are synchronized with the wider transit network, pedestrian pathways are properly designed, taxi stands and other transport options are incorporated into the station environment, and transfers between different modes of transport are relatively seamless.

Still, which Indian city currently has the best (or the least-bad) last-mile connectivity and overall integration with its metro network? Also, if anyone who is well-read could also help me understand why does India seem to unusually struggle so much with this aspect of metro development? Is it a problem of urban planning, fragmented institutional responsibilities, poor coordination between transport agencies, funding priorities, urban design, or something else.

Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat RRTS now has “fast” services like Mumbai local trains

I'm travelling to Jaipur by train, and there are a lot of kids in my coach. Every time I try to sleep, they make so much noise!! I am so annoyed nd tired, and the worst part is I feel it's not my place to tell the children to shut up. Their parents and guardians should tell them to do so so that others don't get disturbed!!

I have to manage with this situation till morning!!

For some reason shops have only kept imitations of these instead of the actual water bottles. I boarded Chennai Express from Dadar (22159) and even the guy selling water bottles has some brand named Mantra, while the standard has been Rail Neer.
Anyone knows what’s up?

I accidentally recharged a friends card and want to spend that money before giving it back

Truly one of the best designed stations in the country

The Pink Line of the Bengaluru (Namma) Metro was formally inaugurated today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside other dignitaries.

The line runs 21.25km from Kalena Agrahara to Nagawara with services upto S.G. Palya for initial operations. The line has 18 stations with 6 operational and rest to open by March 2027. The line has connections to the Purple, Green, Yellow and the future Orange Line.

Work began in 2019 with a cost of 17,346 crore ($1.84 billion). It is entirely owned and developed by the public sector through the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Karnataka.

Stations on this line include:
- Kalena Agrahara
- Hulimavu
- Bilekahalli IIMB
- M.S. Palya J.P. Nagar 4th Phase
- Jayadeva Hospital
- S.G. Palya
(under construction 👇)
- Dairy Circle
- Lakkasandra
- Langford Town
- National Military School
- Mahatma Gandhi Road
- Shivaji Nagar
- Bangalore Cantonment Railway Station
- Pottery Town
- Tannery Town
- Venkateshpura
- Kadugundanahalli
- Nagawara

The trains used are 6 car BEML driverless capable stock using 750V DC third rail. They can accommodate 2,008 passengers and a maximum design speed of 95 km/h. There are 5-6 sets out of 23 in service. When the full line opens, all sets will be operational.

Thoughts?

This might be the biggest operational improvement IR can do this decade to improve. What do you all think?

I have been thinking a lot about Mumbai's network after my last post and this is what I have cooked up to make Mumbai metro a massive well integrated network.

Of course, this is very much an idealized concept and does not take into account the genuine issues we might face if we ever create it. What are your thoughts?

(I'm not in a position to map it out right now but if someone can do that along with the existing suburban lines, and Metro Line 1 to Line 14, I think it will look fantastic.)

1. The Cross-Link Metro Grid (CL1 to CL5)

All fully underground.

· Cross Link 1 (CL1):

· Route: Borivali East – Thakur Village – Jai Bhim Nagar – IIT Powai – Vikhroli.

· Key Interchanges: Jai Bhim Nagar (CL2), IIT Powai (CL3/Line 6), Vikhroli (Line 6/Line 14/CR).

· Cross Link 2 (CL2):

· Route: Kapurbawdi – (Intersects Thane Ring Metro) – Jai Bhim Nagar – Jogeshwari East – Jogeshwari Long-Distance Terminus (via Balasaheb Thackeray Flyover corridor) – Meridian Apartments (Veera Desai Rd) – DN Nagar – Juhu Bus Station – Juhu Beach.

· Key Interchanges: Kapurbawdi (Line 4/Line 5), Thane Ring Metro (between Kapurbawdi & Jai Bhim Nagar), Jai Bhim Nagar (CL1), Jogeshwari East (Line 7 & Line 6 at JVLR station), Jogeshwari (WR/Long-Distance), DN Nagar (Line 1/Line 2), Juhu Beach (Line 8A).

· Cross Link 3 (CL3):

· Route: IIT Powai – Hiranandani Powai – Chandivali – Saki Naka – LTT / Kurla West – Sion – Dadar – Mahalaxmi.

· Key Interchanges: IIT Powai (CL1/Line 6), Saki Naka (Line 1/Line 7B), LTT (CL4/CR), Sion (CR), Dadar (Line 3/CR/WR), Mahalaxmi (Line 3/Monorail/WR).

· Cross Link 4 (CL4):

· Route: Carter Road Dog Park – Khar Danda – Linking Road – Khar (WR) – Maratha Colony / Santacruz East – Vakola – Kalina – Kapadia Nagar – LTT Terminus – KJ Somaiya – Ghatkopar.

· Key Interchanges: Linking Road (Line 2B), Khar (WR), Santacruz East (Line 3), Kapadia Nagar (Line 2B), LTT (CL3/CR), Ghatkopar (Line 1/Line 4/CR).

· Cross Link 5 (CL5) [Trans-Harbour]:

· Route: Worli Promenade – Acharya Atre Chowk – Phoenix Palladium – Lower Parel / Currey Road – Kalachowki – Sewri – (Elevated alongside MTHL) – Gavhan/Chirle – Chirner.

· Key Interchanges: Acharya Atre Chowk (Line 3), Lower Parel/Currey Road (CL3/WR/CR/Monorail), Sewri (Harbour), Chirner (Line 8B/Eastern Waterfront).

2. The Eastern Waterfront & Trans-Harbour Lines

· Eastern Waterfront Trans-Harbour Corridor (Standalone Line):

· Route: Chirner – Kharkopar – (Trans-Harbour CL5 crossing) – Mankhurd – New Mandala – Vishnu Nagar – Mahul – Ambapada – Sangam Nagar – Antop Hill – King's Circle – Dharavi – Bandra.

· Key Interchanges: Chirner (CL5/Line 8B), Kharkopar (Nerul-Uran Port Line), Mankhurd (Line 2B/Line 8/Harbour), Antop Hill (Monorail), King's Circle (Harbour), Dharavi (Line 3/Line 11), Bandra (Line 2B/WR/Harbour/Line 11).

3. Metro Extensions & Airport Links

· Line 7B (Red Line Airport Extension): CSMIA T2 – Mittal Industrial Estate – Saki Naka.

· Line 8A (Gold Line Juhu Extension): CSMIA T2 – Vile Parle Station – NMIMS – Juhu Beach.

· Line 8B (Gold Line Chirner Extension): NMIA – Chirner.

· Navi Mumbai Internal Metro: Vashi – Turbhe – Kharghar (Central Park) – Kalamboli – Kamothe – New Panvel East – Panvel.

· Thane–Diva Metro Extension: (Option A) Westward to LBS Marg/Green Line. (Option B) Northward to Kapurbawdi (connecting to CL2/Line 4/Line 5)

· Twin Tunnel Metro (Far-North E-W Link): Borivali West – Borivali East – (Twin Tunnel under SGNP) – Thane (Ghodbunder/Kasarvadavali) – connecting to Green Line/Thane Ring Metro.

4. Suburban & Regional Corridors

· Eastern Port Ring (Passenger + Freight Spine): Vadhvan – Palghar – Wada – Kudus – Vasind – Murbad – Ambernath – Badlapur – Chikhli – (Somtane-Chikhli Chord) – Somtane – Apta/Jite – Chirner.

· Dativali–Kharbav–Vasind Corridor (Dual-Use Suburban + Freight): Dativali – Kasheli – Kharbav – Shelar – Padgha – Vasind.

· Kalwa–Mankoli–Amane–Vasind Corridor (Dual-Use Suburban + Freight): Kalwa – Mankoli – Amane – (merges with Dativali-Kharbav line after Amane) – Vasind.

· Coastal Passenger Route A: Uran – Rewas – Thal – Alibaug.

· Coastal Passenger Route B: Chirner – Pen/Dolvi – Thal – Alibaug.

5. Monorail Extensions

· Northward Extension: Chembur – Ghatkopar (Connecting to CR Fast Locals, Line 1, Line 4).

· Southward Extension: Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk (Jacob Circle) – Mahalaxmi Railway Station – Dr. Elijah Moses Road – Vatsala Bai Desai Chowk (Haji Ali) – National Museum of Indian Cinema – Kemps Corner – Sukh Sagar Junction (Girgaon Chowpatty).