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Summary

Indian Railways has introduced a new rule regarding the allocation of lower berths in reserved coaches. Senior citizens, women over 45, and disabled passengers are now automatically allotted lower berths when booking tickets. While six to seven lower berths in Sleeper Class, four to five in AC Three Tier, and three to four in AC Two Tier are reserved for these categories, additional lower berths remain available for common passengers. This change aims to address the difficulties faced by senior citizens and disabled passengers with upper berths and improve convenience for women traveling alone. Early booking is recommended to secure a lower berth.

Takeaways

• 😀 Indian Railways has introduced a new change regarding the allotment of lower berths for passengers.
• 😀 The new rule reserves lower berths for three special categories: senior citizens, women above 45 years of age, and disabled passengers.
• 😀 Passengers can still request a lower berth, but it will be prioritized for the reserved categories.
• 😀 A valid certificate is required for a disabled passenger to book a lower berth.
• 😀 Lower berths are reserved in different coaches as follows: 6-7 in Sleeper Class, 4-5 in AC Three Tier, and 3-4 in AC Two Tier.
• 😀 Common passengers can still book remaining lower berths that are not reserved for special categories.
• 😀 Senior citizens, women above 45 years, and disabled passengers will have automatic seat allotment for lower berths when booking online.
• 😀 The primary reason for this rule is to make travel more convenient for senior citizens and disabled passengers who find it difficult to reach upper berths.
• 😀 The change also provides better seating for women traveling alone by giving them priority for the lower berth.
• 😀 Passengers are advised to book train tickets in advance to avoid lower berths being allotted to other passengers in need.

Q & A

What is the new change regarding lower berths in Indian Railways?

The new change in Indian Railways is that the lower berth, or lower seat, in reserved coaches will now be automatically allotted to three specific categories of passengers: senior citizens, women above 45 years of age, and disabled passengers.

Who are the three categories of passengers eligible for automatic lower berth allotment?

The three categories eligible for automatic lower berth allotment are senior citizens, women above 45 years of age, and disabled passengers.

Can a non-eligible passenger still book a lower berth?

Yes, non-eligible passengers can still book a lower berth, as the remaining lower berths (apart from those reserved for the three categories) will be available for booking by common travelers.

How are lower berths distributed in different classes of trains?

The distribution of lower berths is as follows: in Sleeper Class, 6-7 lower berths are reserved for the three categories; in AC Three Tier, 4-5 lower berths are reserved; and in AC Two Tier, 3-4 lower berths are reserved.

How can a senior citizen, woman above 45, or disabled passenger book a lower berth?

These passengers simply need to enter their correct age while booking the ticket. The railway’s automatic seat allotment system will then assign them a lower berth based on their category.

Why was this new rule implemented by Indian Railways?

The rule was implemented to ensure that senior citizens, disabled passengers, and women traveling alone are allotted lower berths automatically, as it was difficult for them to access upper berths. This change aims to eliminate inconvenience for these passengers.

What issues did senior citizens and disabled passengers face before this change?

Before this change, senior citizens and disabled passengers were sometimes allotted upper berths, which were difficult to access. They had to request a seat change from the TET (Ticket Examiner), causing inconvenience.

What is the best way to ensure a lower berth is allotted during booking?

To ensure a lower berth, passengers should book their tickets in advance. Delaying the booking may result in the lower berth being allocated to other passengers in need.

What happens if a disabled passenger wishes to book a lower berth?

A disabled passenger will need to provide a valid certificate in order to book a lower berth under the reserved category.

What benefit does this new rule provide to women traveling alone?

Women traveling alone will now receive preference for the lower berth, ensuring their safety and convenience during travel.