Train Lower berths Rule: Now only these people will get lower berths in trains, Railway Minister told the reason

Jyoti — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 09:28:07 +0000

Lakhs of people travel by Indian Railways every day. In such a situation, questions often arise about lower berths in the train. There is always a demand for lower berths especially for women, senior citizens and disabled passengers.

Now Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has taken a big decision on this issue. He has fixed the priority of lower berths for some special people, so that now only they will be given priority to give lower seats in the train.

According to the Railway Minister, preparations are being made to provide lower berth facility to women, senior citizens and disabled passengers on priority basis.

It is not possible for everyone to get a seat

The Railway Minister also said that the lower berths in the train are limited and hence it is difficult to provide these berths to everyone. But the Railways is trying to ensure that every effort will be made to provide these berths to the passengers who need them the most. The first priority of the Railways is women, senior citizens and Divyangs.

Reserved lower berths in trains

There is a fixed number of lower seats in every coach of railway train. There are 6 to 7 lower seats in sleeper coach. There are 4 to 5 lower berths in every coach of third AC. Whereas there are 3 to 4 lower seats in every coach of 2 AC. In such a situation, Indian Railways always gives priority to Divyang passengers so that they do not face any problem in going to the seat. 2 lower berths are reserved for them in sleeper coach. 4 lower berths in third AC and third economy, 4 seats in second seating or chair car are reserved for these people.

At the same time, if the lower berth remains vacant during the journey, then on priority basis it is given to senior citizens, disabled and pregnant women, who are on the middle or upper berths.

Indian Railway: Senior citizens will get confirmed seats in lower berths in trains, Check details

Jyoti — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:02:58 +0000

Keeping in mind the comfort of senior citizen passengers, Indian Railways has made some rules for the reservation of lower berths for them. These special rules apply to men above the age of 60 and women above the age of 45.

Railways have made these rules for their comfortable journey. Senior citizens (Senior Citizen Railway ticket rules) get this facility when they travel alone or with a relative. If senior citizens travel in a train with more than two people, then they hardly get this facility. Not only this, in the condition of getting upper and middle berths, lower berths can be given to the elderly if seats are available.

Senior citizens are taken special care of during the festive season and they are more likely to get lower berths, but let us know what things need to be kept in mind while booking train tickets.

Don’t forget to use your quota

While booking tickets for senior citizens, keep in mind the quota (IRCTC Senior Citizen Quota). This facility is available on IRCTC and other online ticket booking platforms. Booking tickets under the quota increases the chances of senior citizens getting lower berths.

How to get lower berth in group travel?

If the whole family is going to travel by train together, then you should book a separate ticket for senior citizens (Senior Citizen Reservation). This increases the chances of senior citizens getting a lower berth (Lower Berth Quota), because senior citizens hardly get a lower berth when travelling with a group.

Do not make mistake in filling the age

When booking train tickets for senior citizens, do not make any mistake in writing their age as this will prevent them from getting the benefit of senior citizen quota on the ticket and they will not get lower berth either.

When to book tickets

Getting a seat during the festive season is a big deal, so whenever you book a ticket for a senior citizen (Senior Citizen Reservation), there should be a gap of more than 15 days, because booking the ticket as soon as the reservation opens increases the chances of getting a seat. There are more seats in sleeper coach than AC class, so there is a higher chance of getting a lower berth in sleeper coach.

Why is lower berth not available during festive season?

During the festive season, there is a huge rush of passengers in the train. At such a time, getting a confirmed ticket is also a matter of luck. During the festive season, it becomes difficult for senior citizens to get lower berths (Senior citizen train ticket booking rules). But the important thing is that during the festive season, the railways shares such information that can help in getting a confirmed lower berth.

What are the facilities available to senior citizens?

Indian Railways also provides special facilities to senior citizens (Senior citizen quota in Railway reservation) during travel, which includes discount on tickets and reservation at the time of booking. But do not panic in the condition when a senior citizen gets a middle berth. In this condition, wait for the ticket checker to come and request him for a lower berth.

If a seat is available, he will transfer your seat immediately, otherwise with a little effort he will arrange for a lower berth. There are facilities of wheelchairs, ramps and special counters for senior citizens on railway platforms.

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