Comments on: A Tale of Two Train Journeys to and from Bangalore http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore India Travel Blog Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:42:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: hari http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-1262 hari Fri, 05 Nov 2010 18:19:19 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-1262 i had read this blog before travelling on the rajdhani, the journey from blore to delhi was good, however the towels were not given, there was a retired colonel who decided to file a complaint and he did, the staff told that there was no supply etc, the soup was ok starchy with some bread sticks, quality of food was not bad atleast i didnt fall sick, small packets of amul butter will be given along with every meal and snacks, coach was good while going no cockroaches, however while coming there were some roaches, well the usual after everything they will come for tips or baksheesh and atleast 10rs is expected,otherwise the train is on time, there is one non official stop at balladsha. i find it a good train atleast the food is on time and you need not worry about the quality of food , however taste is consistent and one might getbored after two meals and tea is the dip chai, so people used to the boiled chai might not adjust. i had read this blog before travelling on the rajdhani, the journey from blore to delhi was good, however the towels were not given, there was a retired colonel who decided to file a complaint and he did, the staff told that there was no supply etc, the soup was ok starchy with some bread sticks, quality of food was not bad atleast i didnt fall sick, small packets of amul butter will be given along with every meal and snacks, coach was good while going no cockroaches, however while coming there were some roaches, well the usual after everything they will come for tips or baksheesh and atleast 10rs is expected,otherwise the train is on time, there is one non official stop at balladsha. i find it a good train atleast the food is on time and you need not worry about the quality of food , however taste is consistent and one might getbored after two meals and tea is the dip chai, so people used to the boiled chai might not adjust.

]]> By: Ranjit http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-294 Ranjit Fri, 06 Feb 2009 07:36:55 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-294 Actually, the Mumbai Delhi Rajdhani has new German coaches and the service and food quality is much better. Blankets, sheets and towels given are ok and clean. Housekeeping is good - less cockroaches.More importantly, the journey is only 17 hours or so, so you really do not have time to notice various problems. The Delhi Bangalore Rajdhani runs with old, badly manitained coaches. Everything here is a complete let down. Actually, the Mumbai Delhi Rajdhani has new German coaches and the service and food quality is much better. Blankets, sheets and towels given are ok and clean. Housekeeping is good – less cockroaches.More importantly, the journey is only 17 hours or so, so you really do not have time to notice various problems.

The Delhi Bangalore Rajdhani runs with old, badly manitained coaches. Everything here is a complete let down.

]]> By: Mridula http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-300 Mridula Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:17:46 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-300 I am familiar with the cockroaches too Indrani! I am familiar with the cockroaches too Indrani!

]]> By: Indrani http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-299 Indrani Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:23:37 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-299 I still cherish my train journeys. Last time I traveled in train was in Dec '07. The compartment was infested with cockroaches, but for that factor it was a pleasant experience. I still cherish my train journeys. Last time I traveled in train was in Dec ’07. The compartment was infested with cockroaches, but for that factor it was a pleasant experience.

]]> By: Mridula http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-298 Mridula Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:46:31 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-298 Nisha, one person's music can be cacophony to another! I agree that this is just my opinion and as much as I am entitled to mine, you are entitled to yours! And both of us have ample choices to travel on the route by train. Nisha, one person’s music can be cacophony to another!

I agree that this is just my opinion and as much as I am entitled to mine, you are entitled to yours! And both of us have ample choices to travel on the route by train.

]]> By: Nisha http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-297 Nisha Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:06:11 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-297 I do not agree with you at all. I am a frequent traveler to Delhi and I have traveled thrice in last one month. Leaving one occasion where I travelled by air, I had to experience all trains though I prefer Rajdhani. Paschim Express, August Kranti and Rajdhani. I can always vouch for Rajdhani and none of the things you have mentioned happened or happens in that train. The songs are old but inspiring, music is soothing and all the controls are with the coach attendant and not anywhere else. and for your kind info, this time they even gave a customer satisfaction form to fill up ! Perhaps your Rajdhani is different from mine. I do not agree with you at all.

I am a frequent traveler to Delhi and I have traveled thrice in last one month. Leaving one occasion where I travelled by air, I had to experience all trains though I prefer Rajdhani. Paschim Express, August Kranti and Rajdhani. I can always vouch for Rajdhani and none of the things you have mentioned happened or happens in that train.

The songs are old but inspiring, music is soothing and all the controls are with the coach attendant and not anywhere else.
and for your kind info, this time they even gave a customer satisfaction form to fill up !

Perhaps your Rajdhani is different from mine.

]]> By: Mridula http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-296 Mridula Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:50:41 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-296 Lakshmi, I was wondering what do we do with the time we 'save?' :D Lakshmi, I was wondering what do we do with the time we ‘save?’ :D

]]> By: lakshmi http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/a-tale-of-two-train-journeys-to-and-from-bangalore/comment-page-1#comment-295 lakshmi Mon, 26 Jan 2009 07:36:56 +0000 http://www.clubmahindrablog.com/?p=225#comment-295 I like train journeys..but I dont have the patience for the long ones ...anyways, my last week at apollo reminds me of the indian railways ...in every aspect I like train journeys..but I dont have the patience for the long ones …anyways, my last week at apollo reminds me of the indian railways …in every aspect

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