Are there local trains in Goa?
The Konkan Railway has trains which ply between Mumbai and Goa and other destinations. The latest updated schedules for these are available on the official Konkan Railway website. The South Central Railway has one train, the Nizamuddin Goa Express coming in daily in the early morning.
Which is the fastest train in Goa?
Reaching Goa was never so easy, what with the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) successfully running a 150 kmph superfast train between Mumbai and Goa – India’s fastest train ever.
Can we go in train without reservation?
Yes, the Railways is now giving passengers a chance to travel without reservation. You can travel on unreserved tickets in general coaches. After the corona pandemic, the Railways is once again starting to slowly reassure passengers of old facilities.
Which Goa is best North or South?
North Goa is good for you if you like to be around large crowds and a convivial atmosphere all the time. On the other hand, if you prefer some alone time or a quiet walk on the beach or on the streets, south Goa is the place to be.
What Does CC Mean train?
AC Chair Car (CC) Each seat is dedicated to one passenger. This is fully AC coach. This type of class is available in short journey trains. Premium trains like Shatabdi Express and some of the Duronto trains (Day time) has Chair Car coaches. Sometimes jan-shatabdi trains also have 1-2 ac chair car coaches.
Is General ticket allowed in train now?
In big relief to passengers, Indian Railways today resumed selling of general tickets and allowed boarding in ureserved coaches. The railways, in wake of Covid, had turned unreserved coaches into reserved ones. The latest decision has been taken in wake of potential rush ahead of mega festival of Holi.
What is the fine in railway?
Punishment: Ordinary single fare for the distance which he has travelled or from the station from which the train started and the excess charge i.e. `250/- or equivalent to the fare whichever is more. Punishment :6 months jail, fine `1,000/-or both. Punishment :12 months jail, fine`1,000/-or both. Punishment :3.
How to go to Goa by train?
As the demand for the rail journey is quite high and most trains run filled to capacity, it is highly advisable to reserve the tickets well in advance of your actual journey to Goa. Goa has two major railway stations — Margao and Vasco-da-Gama, both located in the southern area of the state.
Which is the railway terminus of south central Goa?
The South Central Railway terminus is at Vasco-da-Gama and the Konkan Railway terminus is at Margao. Besides the two main stations, the trains usually halt for a few minutes at a number of other smaller stations in Goa.
What is the difference between South Central and Konkan Railway in Goa?
The South Central Railway terminus is at Vasco-da-Gama and the Konkan Railway terminus is at Margao. Besides the two main stations, the trains usually halt for a few minutes at a number of other smaller stations in Goa. The Konkan Railway has trains which ply between Mumbai and Goa and other destinations.
Which is the cheapest way to travel from Mumbai to Goa?
The Konkan Railway undoubtedly offers the quickest and cheapest route to Goa from Mumbai. In Mumbai there are two booking offices: one is on the upper floor of the Western Railways booking office in Churchgate Station and the second is at the Central Railway booking office, at the rear of Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus or VT).