Getting There By Rail
Delhi is the hub of the Indian Railways (tel: (011) 2334 8787 for reservations; website: www.indianrail.gov.in) network. The city has two major railway stations, in New Delhi and Old Delhi. New Delhi station, east of Pahar Ganj (Main Bazaar), is within walking distance of Connaught Place. Main Delhi station (Old Delhi), west of Red Fort, is about 7km (4 miles) from Connaught Place. All stations have basic waiting room and restaurant facilities. Railway stations and trains are notorious for theft and luggage should never be left unattended. There is a recorded information service available (tel: 131).
Rail services: Delhi offers express trains to all parts of the country. One of the most popular services is the Shatabdi Express, which travels to Agra, Lucknow and Chandigarh. Tickets are available for purchase at the International Tourist Bureau (tel: (011) 2334 6804), located at New Delhi station. This service is for foreigners only and the office takes payment in US dollars or pounds Sterling. The main ticket office is at the IRCA building on Chelmsford Road, Pahar Ganj, between New Delhi station and Connaught Place. For a small fee, travel agents take the time-consuming bureaucracy out of the protracted business of booking rail tickets. The Indrail Pass, valid for seven to 90 days allows unlimited travel for the period of validity but does not dispense with the need to make advance reservations.
Transport to the city: There are plenty of bicycle rickshaws, auto-rickshaws and taxis - pre-paid and otherwise - available at both railway stations. Prices should always be agreed in advance.
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