Indian Railways have been divided into 9 Zones - Western, Central, Eastern, Northern, North Eastern, Northeast Frontier, Southern, South Central & South Eastern covering the largest route length of over 63000 Kms of total Indian boundary. The last stations of the four directional boundaries are West-Mumbai, South-Kanyakumari, East-Guwahati, North-Jammu. It is the most convenient way of travelling if you are travelling on a budget. The railways have one of the most efficient communication systems between 2 stations. The types of class available are 1st class, AC 2tier, AC 3tier, 2nd class sleeper & chair car. The 1st class being phased out being converted in to AC 2 tier/AC 3 tier (recently being introduced in some of the trains).

The 1st class is mainly for 6 persons in day and converted in to a cabin for 4 persons for night travel. The AC 2tier class is mostly recommended for comfortable travelling for long distances as movement of persons in the compartment other than reserved people is not permitted. Also you travel pollution free and bedding is provided at night from an attendant. However there are only 2-3 coaches of AC 2tier per train of 15-17 boggies, hence ticket availability is difficult if not booked well in advance. 2nd class sleeper is the cheapest and most common way of travelling in India in which 3 sleepers are provided for night travel. The chair car is the most comfortable way of travelling for shorter distances in daytime. E.g. Mumbai-Pune, Mumbai-Nasik, Mumbai-Ahmedabad.

Rajdhani connects New Delhi with major cities in India. Travelling at a maximum speed of 140 km per hour, the Rajdhani is one of the fastest ways to travel. Fully air-conditioned, the fare for each of these trains includes meals and snacks (veg. and non-veg.).

The Superfast Shatabdi Express runs on some important routes and returns same day, offering tourists and businessmen facilites to travel fast with comfort. All the trains fully air-conditioned with Ist class and chair car and executive class, the fare of these trains includes breakfast, snacks and meals (veg. & non-veg.)

Reservations can be made at the New Delhi Railway Station's reservation office from 8 am to 8 pm Ph. 33633334. The central railway reservation is near Connaught Circus towards New Delhi Station and open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. Railway retiring rooms are available at both New Delhi and Old Delhi railway stations.