Guwahati, Sept. 22 -- Train travel across the Northeast needs careful planning when a trip includes different routes, boarding points or connecting journeys. Each section should be checked for the correct source, destination, date, train, class and seat availability before booking.

Planning should also continue after the ticket is confirmed. Keeping train numbers organised and checking live running information before departure helps passengers match their station arrival and onward plans with the latest journey information available.

Start by writing down the exact journey you need to make. If the trip covers more than one city or requires a change of train, divide it into individual sections. Search each section with the correct source...