How do you ensure the lower side of a train berth?

To get a lower preference berth in train select the option only if there are at least 150 berths available on the train. In this case, there is a higher probability of getting the lower berth. While Indian Railway Enquiry Between Two Stations shows less than 70 berths available on the train, avoid selecting the option.

How do you get side by side seats on a train?

While doing reservation at railway counter you can request the booking clerk to allot seats together. And if seats are available, more often than not the railway booking clerk at reservation counter is happy to book all the passengers mentioned on reservation form together.

Who is eligible for lower berth quota in trains?

Lower Berth quota is for male passengers of age 60 years and above and female passengers of age 45 years and above who can avail the facility to get confirmed lower berth in trains.

How do I book confirm lower berth?

How to Check Train Seat Availability

1. Enter your Source and destination station.
2. Choose the date of journey.
3. Enter “Search Trains” and the list of trains, running dates, and their seat availability will be displayed on the screen.
4. Choose your train and preferred class from the list to complete train ticket booking.

How can I get confirmed lower berth in train?

What is Lower Berth Quota in Train? Two passengers (above Maletioned criteria) traveling on one ticket (Traveling on same PNR). Pregnant Female, Though pregnant Female need to show a certificate stating so to avail this quota.

How do I get a choice seat on a train?

This is a possible process:

1. Passenger logs into IRCTC website/app to book a ticket.
2. While completing the transaction, a new window will pop-up wherein the passenger can view all vacant seats in a train, based on coaches.
3. Depending on the preferences, the passenger can book a berth, and confirm it.

Is lower berth a window seat?

Window seats belong to the person who is having lower berth. So he has the right to sit there. Even there will be seat number mentioned, when berths are not in sleeping position.

How do I get my seats in the same compartment?

The only way do do so is by mutual exchange or taking help of TTE while travelling. Yes, you can get in the e-tickets in the same coach provided it will depend upon the availability of seats.

How do you get a lower birth?

Lower Berth / Senior Citizen Quota

1. Male over 60 years travelling alone.
2. Female over 45 years travelling alone.
3. Two passengers (above Maletioned criteria) traveling on one ticket (Traveling on same PNR).
4. Pregnant Female, Though pregnant Female need to show a certificate stating so to avail this quota.

What is side lower berth?

Indian Railways has revamped its seating system on the side lower berth to ease the journey of the commuters. The side berth is now designed in order to even the gap between the two seats that can make it comfortable for the passengers when they’d want to sleep or rest their back.

Can I get lower berth in Tatkal?

“Often tatkal quota holders don’t get lower berths. As per the scheme, passengers will have to pay normal Tatkal fare for 50\% of the total tickets available while railways will charge as per dynamic pricing for rest 50\% of the tickets.

Can I change berth in train after booking?

No option available for change your berth after confirmation. Request other passenger to change the berth. Prior to reservation, mention berth preference in reservation form. Only option is to request fellow passengers.

Who can sleep on the lower berths of a car?

Lower berths are normally reserved for the elderly and pregnant women. This is deal for them since they could not easily climb to the upper berth by themselves. When you are in a sleeping car with elder passengers, it would be a good idea to give your place to them.

What is the second AC sleeper class in the Indian Railways?

This is second AC Sleeper class by the Indian Railways. In terms of features it stands less than the first ac coaches but in terms of service and comfort this class is way above 3A class. It has 6 berths in each compartment. Only 2 berths are there on each side of the compartment and there is no middle berth.

What is the difference between 3rd AC sleeper and 2nd AC sleeper?

Third AC Sleeper has 8 berths in each compartment. The backrest of the lower berth is pulled upward to make it a middle berth and since each side of the compartment has three seats, it becomes impossible for an adult to sit upright when all three berths are open. Also, there is no reading lamps on the berths which is there in second ac class.

Are there sleeper berths in the coaches of the Delhi Metro?

There are no Sleeper berths in these coaches. It is similar to CC (Chair Car) class like the one’s in Shatabdi trains. The only difference being seat arrangements are in 2 X 2 fashion in Executive Class making it more comfortable and spacious. Therefore there is more leg space and middle walk way is also wide.