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Jul 26 2011 (11:33)   12445/Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (PT)
 
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crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Entry# 210331            Tags  
I travelled thru Train No. 12445 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express by 3A, B2, Coach No. NR01721 on 22.07.2011.
It departed on time from NDLS but the AC wasn't working for almost 30 - 40 Mins after lots of running around we could the AC Technician and he rectified the fault.
Toilets were stinking as if not cleaned since ages... No water in the lavatories of Coach B2 in the morning of 23.07.2011.
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like to know where a passenger should complain for all these problems - in Train or at the Destination station? Can I send my complaint thru Email or Letter now?

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Jul 26 2011 (11:50)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 210331-1              

A fellow passenger travelling on Train 12445 on 22.07.2011 from NDLS to JAT informed that he got his ticket reserved thru a Travel Agent. His ticket was under FT Quota? Is FT quota means Foreign Tourist Quota.
But, how a Indian passenger can get his ticket confirmed under Foreign Tourist quota?
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1 Public Posts - Tue Jul 26, 2011

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Jul 26 2011 (12:27)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 210331-3              
What details are required to lodge a complaint regarding unhygienic conditions in a train. My experience in travelling in # 12445 was bad and I want to highlight this to concerned authorities.
So, I request senior members of Indiarailinfo to advice on this...
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1 Public Posts - Tue Jul 26, 2011

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Jul 26 2011 (13:06)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 210331-5              
My fellow passenger was a bonafide Indian passenger and not at all a NRI.
He was not even aware what why FT is mentioned on the reservation chart whenever he books ticket thru his agent. After checking on Google I only informed him that FT means "Foreign Tourist" Quota.
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Jul 26 2011 (12:52)  
 
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crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Entry# 210380              
NDLS Railway Station
On 22.07.2011 I was to travel from NDLS - JAT by Train # 12445 @ 20:40 Hrs.
As per recent advt. of Norther Railways, advising passengers to reach New Delhi station atleast an hour before the train departure time, I reached the station at 19:30 hrs.
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to my surprise their was no frisking of passengers and the lone X ray machine at Ajmeri gate entrance wasn't working.
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But, very next day 23.07.2011 I read following article in TOI Net Edition regarding Security Arrangement at NDLS. bit.ly/o3PiBj
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May be the Station Authorities activated the security establishment for visit of TOI's news correspondence... And it was just an eye wash for media...

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Jul 26 2011 (11:42)   12446/Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (PT)
 
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crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Entry# 210336            Tags  
I travelled thru Train No. 12446 Uttar Sampark Kranti Express by 3A, B3, on 22.07.2011.
It departed on time from JAT on time but reached NDLS an hour late.
It would have been better if I had de boarded @ Sabzi Mandi, where train was stationery for around 30 mins, and taken a Metro from Partap Nagar Metro station to my destination.
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Dinner having 2 Parathas, Veg Biryani nd Paneer Sabzi costs Rs. 75/-.
How can one verify whether the charges of the meal served by the Catering staff is correct or not? Why No PC is available in Train # 12445 / 12446

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Jul 26 2011 (12:24)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 210336-1              
Based on what criteria a Train is provided with a Pantry Car? As Train # 12446 doesn't have a pantry car and the food served is not that good.
Also, the veg meal seems to be overpriced @ Rs. 75/-.
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PREDICTIONS: 36
confirm: 92%
rac: 0%
wl: 8%
Journey: Fri Jul 22, 2011
Dep: NDLS/New Delhi @ 20:50 PF#: 15
Arr: JAT/Jammu Tawi @ 05:55 +1 night
Distance: 577 km / 655 km
Class: AC 3-tier - 3A   |   Tot Seats: Avbl-0012#   |   Charting @16:50
12445/Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (PT)
PNR: 242-xxxxxxx   |   Similar PNRs
Entry# 207565
 
NO PENDING REQUEST
Posted: Jul 20 2011 (14:07:19)  View Posted Status
Passenger 1: Waitlist# 4 (Booking Status: W/L 6,CK)
Passenger 2: Waitlist# 5 (Booking Status: W/L 7,CK)
Chart NOT Prepared
Please analyze my PNR, and predict my chances of confirmation. Thanks.

Latest Status: Jul 22 2011 (16:56:30) 
Passenger 2: B3,20/Coach Position:18 (Booking Status: W/L 7,CK)
Chart PREPARED

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Jul 22 2011 (15:35)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 207565-1              

What time the Chart for # 12445 is prepared? Is it 1 hour before the Dep from the Originating station i.e. NDLS?
Nd how the WL of TATKAL quota works. Will I get a confirmed ticket only after passengers who cancellation of confirmed TATKAL tickets?
or even cancellation of GENERAL quota tickets would help me?
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1 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (17:00)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 207565-3              
Thanks a lot to all the fellow members who predicted that the TATKAL E Ticket would get confirmed. Chart just got prepared nd tickets confirmed...
How to check if I got TATKAL Quota or in HO Quota?
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Jul 21 2011 (12:24)   12446/Uttar Sampark Kranti Express (PT) | JAT/Jammu Tawi (3 PFs)
 
crosswordsguy
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Entry# 208030            Tags  
Dear Fellow Members,
I have to travel from JAT to NDLS on Sunday 24th July 2011 by Train No. 12446.
Is it advisable to book UHP to NDLS instead of JAT to NDLS. As at present WL is 22 @ UHP and at JAT; WL is 108??
Please advice.
Regards,
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1 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (12:41)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-3              
@Gaurav Awasthi: Re# 208030-1
Thanks a lot for your reply! Your suggestion of not changing Boarding point to JAT is valuable.

I was not sure about this rule. Is this rule applicable for the ticket booked from Reservation counter and E Ticket thru IRCTC?
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will the TTE allow boarding at JAT even though the Boarding point is UHP? Won't
Please advice.
Regards,

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1 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (13:05)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-5              
@guest: Re# 208030-4
Senior fellow members can answer your question why this rule has been made.
My question will the TTE allow boarding at JAT even though the Boarding point is UHP?
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9 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (13:55)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-15              
@Gaurav Awasthi: Re# 208030-6
Sir, In that case can I book RMJK to NDLS and board the train # 12446 at JAT as it will be the next station of booking station.
As at present the availability for 3A at UHP and RMJK is WL 22. But, at JAT availability is WL 102.
Please advice which E ticket would get confirmed RMJK to NDLS
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(WL 22) or JAT to NDLS (WL 102).

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1 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (13:57)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-17              
@जितेशशुभ यात्रा**: Re# 208030-14
Sir,
Can I change the Boarding point of E Ticket also?
Say I book from UHP to NDLS with boarding at JAt but later I change the boarding point to JAT. Will that be valid and I will get a lower WL.
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6 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (14:15)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-24              
@guest: Re# 208030-21
Got your point... Thanks.
I meant to say - UHP to NDLS with boarding at "UHP" but later I change the boarding point to JAT.
Wrongly mentioned "JAT" in the 20830-17
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Jul 21 2011 (14:51)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-25              
@akg: Re# 208030-20
For changing the boarding point of a E Ticket do I have to go to the Reservation Counter. Or IRCTC site have a option of changing the Boarding Point online?
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3 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (15:04)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-29              
@जितेशशुभ यात्रा**: Re# 208030-28
Sir, If I have to go to PRS for change of Boarding Point.
Than isn't it I better that I book E ticket from RMJK - NDLS with boarding at RMJK and I board the train # 12446 at JAT.
As per blog post Re# 208030-5 this would be valid and won't be termed as No - Show.
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Is my understanding correct?
p.s. I have to go thru so much hassle as my IRCTC Authorized Travel Agent have temporarily stopped TATKAL Booking :(

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6 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (15:31)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-36              
@R◊₰ῌᾴῇ•₰**: Re# 208030-27
By mistake I pressed Bad... How to modify it?
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6 Public Posts - Thu Jul 21, 2011

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Jul 21 2011 (16:10)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-43              
@जितेशशुभ यात्रा**: Re# 208030-31
Sir,
I won't take a risk.
Rather I would go as per your advice and would try booking TATKAL ticket tommorow morning. Thanks a lot...
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Jul 22 2011 (10:43)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-44              
@जितेशशुभ यात्रा**: Re# 208030-22
Sir,
Today morning I tried booking a confirmed 3A TATKAL E Ticket on Train # 12446 for journey date 24.07.2011.
But, I failed and got waiting of CKWL/ 1 & CKWL/ 2 (See Entry# 208424).
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it get confirmed!!!

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3 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (10:48)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-48              
@Nazeer**: Re# 208030-45
Thanks Sir,
Where and how can I check the quota availability status?
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Jul 22 2011 (10:50)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-49              
@Saurabh B: Re# 208030-47
As soon as I booked E ticket i.e. @ 08:13 Hrs; I posted the request for PNR Prediction on the PNR Blog.
Please see Entry# 208424
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2 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (11:59)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
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@जितेशशुभ यात्रा**: Re# 208030-46
Dear Sir,
Thanks for your guidance and wishes… I am sure that predictions by Experts members will come true and my ticket would get confirmed.
Today morning I used ICICI Net Banking option to make the payment for the Ticket. Still, I couldn’t manage to beat the queue for a Confirmed TATKAL E Ticket.
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I was doing this transaction from a New Computer (Which is normally don’t use to access ICICI bank Net Banking); so as a enhanced Security Measure ICICI asked for OTP (One Time Password) before login to ICICI Online account for payment processing.
By default the SMS with OTP is sent by ICICI on registered mobile but it normally takes more than 10 minutes. So, I had to send a SMS to ICICI to get the OTP within 01 min.
But, in this whole process of OTP generation the precious time was lost and the remaining 22 tickets (out of total 64) were gone and I managed to get CKWL /1 & CKWL /2 @ 08:13 hrs.
Before trying to make payment thru this option, I should have accessed ICICI Net banking on this new computer. As this would have helped saving time. So, I advice novices like me to keep this is mind before making TATKAL E Ticket bookings.
Wish that senior members or admin share Tips, Secrets and past blogs regarding TATKAL E Ticket booking…

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2 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (12:44)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-56              
@Sing a Song: Re# 208030-53
Sir,
ICICI i-Safe OTP is different than RBI mandated OTP which is generated for IVR, or other transactions done by using Debit or Credit cards.
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As per ICICI "ICICI
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Bank i-safe'- is a security system that protects you whenever a change in your login and transaction patterns is observed."
Plz see this link click here
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I usually use my office computer to access ICICI Net Banking but today I used the computer at home to make payment on IRCTC site. As ICICI server identified my payment login attempt as a change in Login pattern / IP address and it asked for OTP which was sent on my registered mobile. It’s an enhanced security system for securing Net banking transactions.
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I would like to share that although Net Banking is a faster mode of payment for Tatkal E Ticket booking. But, in case if one is using ICICI Net banking for payment than please make sure that before booking ticket on irctc.co.in have a successful login on ICICI Net banking from the same computer.

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1 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (13:15)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-58              
@Sing a Song: Re# 208030-57
Earlier this was not the case and one could do Net Banking transaction from any computer / ISP.
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But, after introduction of i –Safe the ICICI bank randomly asks / requires OTP before login to Net Banking. I believe that the main culprit behind ICICI server’s requirement of OTP would be some Cookie that the server
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looks for before allowing the Login.
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In past I used to outsource TATKAL E ticket bookings to IRCTC authorized travel Agents. But, as their ID’s are blocked I had to do it myself.
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I was never used to this “Tight Rope Walk” of TATKAL E Ticket booking but now learning from fellow members and my own experience. Thanks

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Jul 22 2011 (15:25)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-59              
@Kishor**: Re# 208030-54
I agree with you that Net banking is The Fastest way to pay for TATKAL E tickets on irctc website. I would surely try HDFC Net banking while making next booking.
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1 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011

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Jul 22 2011 (16:26)
crosswordsguy   102 blog posts
Re# 208030-62              
@Sing a Song: Re# 208030-60
Sir, on 20.07.2011 for booking TATKAL E ticket for onward journey by # 12445 I used ICICI VISA/Mastercard payment gateway.
But, still I got CKWL/ 6 & CKWL/ 7. (Entry# 207565).
After above failure to get a confirmed booking; I thought of giving Netbanking a trial for return journey.
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today morning I used Netbanking and got CKWL/ 1 & CKWL/ 2 (Entry# 208424)
I can say I fared better today by using NetBanking.
But, I would be careful next time regarding that Security Feature of i-Safe OTP of ICICI Bank. Rest all went fine...

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8 Public Posts - Fri Jul 22, 2011
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