Purchasing a train ticket in India is quite an experience (pic). First you have to find a little form (with English version overleaf) to fill up your ticket requirements and your personal details such as name, age (?) and address. Then go to the counter and queue for your turn. I spent quite some time at the counter because my first choice train was out of special 1st class seats. We had to settle for another express with a normal first class seat, leaving at 12.45pm 3/2, for Goa enroute to Delhi. We paid about 1,700 rupees (RM150) for 2 tickets. The lady at the counter was helpful and chased away the occasional queue jumpers who barged in. :-)
