How do I book only if at least 1 lower berth is available?

How do I book only if at least 1 lower berth is available? While booking the ticket, select the checkbox “book only if at least 1 lower berth is allotted”. If lower berth is available you would get confirmed booking on the lower berth, but if the berth is not available it would ask for reconfirmation if you want to book the ticket even if no lower berth is available.

What are the rules for lower berth quota?

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.

Can Upper berth passenger sit in Lower berth during the day?

There isn't much room left on the lower berth for the passenger to sit in. The same regulation applies here wherein from 6 am to 10 pm, the upper berth passenger may sit on the lower seat, however, only if two RAC ticket holders consent.

How do you get only the side lower berth in train?

While booking online, there is no trick. You have to choose a lower berth in preference. Once you board the train, however, there are many options to game the system.

Which berth is best in sleeper train?

Is Lower berth better?

Depends on what you are looking for. I personally prefer the upper berth as they have proper windows unlike the lower ones in which you don't have a nice view. Always go for upper birth if it is last , in lower berths you can feel the tyre vibration and engine noise more …

Can I change my berth after booking?

No. Once the ticket is booked and berth allotted, you cannot change it. There are some other ways though to manage it. You may cancel the current ticket and rebook it with the option to book berths only if your preferred choice of berths are available.

What is the preferred coach number?

Preferred Coach ID is an optional preference provided by IRCTC during the booking of a train ticket. You can select a coach of your choice while booking the ticket. However, please note that this preference is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed by the railways.

What is the sleeper coach berth rule?

Under the sleeper berth provisions, a driver takes 7 hours in the sleeper berth & later takes an off-duty period of 3 hours before arriving at home.

Can I book a specific seat on a train?

Making a reservation Seat reservations can be made online, at stations, over the phone, or at Rail Appointed Travel Agents. They are normally free of charge if made at the same time you buy your ticket.

Do you have to change seats with split ticket?

Part of using split tickets is that seat changes may have to be made for each ticket. However, we try to ensure that you get to stay in the same seat where there is not a change of train.