As I result of my long distance relationship, I have been travelling between Ahmedabad and Mumbai more than once a month for whole of 2010. Last night, after numerous journeys I finally managed to sleep even on the chinese sized side-upper berth of the super fast Ahmedabad-Mumbai Duranto Ex. That's when I realized how grateful I am to the Indian Railways for helping me bridge a chasm of 491 KM comfortably when I sleep. If I had to do this in America, I would have to spend my day light hours to drive the distance, which would have made my precious weekend trips not-so -feasible. I have made close to 25 journeys this year and my average delay has not been over 10 mins as opposed to over 40 minutes when I have flown down.
Salute the Indian railways:
Salute the Indian railways:
A Train ride I recommend for the fun of it, Mumbai -Ahmedabad Shatabdi AC chair car:
Leave Mumbai at 6: 25: The scenery when the train goes through Vasai Creek early in the morning is photo worthy and the rest of the journey is equally interesting!
All Inclusive ticket includes all the following meals:
7:30: Coffee and breakfast is served
10:00 Fruti/coffee is served again
11:00 Soup with bread
12: Full fleged meal with icecream served again
I almost feel treated like out on a picnic ride, when I take this journey :-)
Pictures taken from Mumbai- Ahmedabad Shatabdi :
