Ladies Quota is Available for ladies(irrespective of age) & to males below 12 years . But railway does not allow to travel children alone with out and responsible person.
How can I use ladies quota in IRCTC?
- Ladies quota (LD) is generally earmarked in Sleeper class (SL) and second sitting (2S).
- Ladies who traveling alone or with a child below 12 years of age can make reservations under this quota.
- There are only SIX berths available under this quota in the ENTIRE Train.
What is benefit of ladies quota in train?
In all trains having reserved sleeping accommodation, a combined quota of six lower berths per coach in sleeper class and 3 lower berths per coach each in AC 3 tier and AC-2 tier classes have been earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers of 45 years of age and above and pregnant women.
Is there ladies compartment in train?
Section 58 of the Railways Act, 1989 provides for earmarking of accommodation for female passengers in trains .
What is the senior citizen age for ladies?
The senior citizens can opt for IRCTC concessions for all Mail, Express, Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi and Duronto group of trains. The main criteria for senior citizen concessions in trains is that men must be aged above 60 years and women are supposed to be over 58 years of age .
Is there any special quota for pregnant ladies in train?
In all trains having reserved sleeping accommodation, a combined quota of six lower berths per coach in sleeper class and three lower berths per coach each in AC-3 and AC-2 tier classes has been earmarked for senior citizens, female passengers above the age of 45 years and pregnant women.
What is difference between SL and 2S?
| Class Fare (Rs.) | Sleeper (SL) 315 | Second Seating (2S) 180 |
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How can I lower my berth?
- Male over 60 years travelling alone.
- Female over 45 years travelling alone. ...
- 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.
What are Tatkal rules?
| Class of Travel Minimum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) Maximum Tatkal Charges (in Rs.) | Sleeper 90 150 | AC Chair Car 100 200 | AC 3 Tier 250 350 | AC 2 Tier 300 400 |
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Can one person travel with senior citizens?
If you are travelling as a group (more than 1 person on the same PNR) senior citizen concession can be availed . But the ticket will not be booked against senior citizen quota. senior citizen quota ticket is one which is issued with concession and against the quota seat.
Can a normal person travel with senior citizen in train?
Under the provision, elderly passengers (above 60 years for men) and women passengers (45 years of age and above) can apply for the quota in IRCTC’s main page while booking . “Lower berths earmarked under senior citizen and women’s quota in the respective classes by default will get allotted to them.
Is there senior citizen quota in Indian Railways?
As per Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), 40% concession for male (60 years and above) and 50% for female senior citizens (above 58 years) used to be granted in train fares of all classes.
Who is eligible for lower berth quota?
Replying to the tweet, an IRCTC official tweeted,” Sir, Lower berth/Sr. Citizen quota berths are lower berths earmarked only for male age of 60 years and above/female age of 45 years and above , when traveling alone or two passengers ( under mentioned criteria traveling on one ticket.”
Can I travel in general with 2S ticket?
If accommodation is available in 2S, he will allot seat number duly collecting reservation charges. If no accommodation is available in 2S, one can’t board a reserved compartment with general ticket. General ticket authorises travel only in unreserved (general) compartment .
Can unmarried couple travel in coupe?
If the unmarried couple only travel through the coupe no questions will be asked . No one can guarantee allotment of a coupe. If the unmarried couple only travel through the coupe no questions will be asked.
Which is better 2A or 3A?
In 3A coaches there are 2 sleepers seats in each side of the compartment and 2 side sleeper seats on the aisle side but in 3A coaches there are 3 sleeper seats in each side of the compartment. Generally people prefer 2A coach for less crowded compartment and in 2A coach curtains are also provided for privacy.
What is lower berth quota?
Lower berth quota(SS quota) is allotted only to the single lady passenger of age 45 and above travelling alone or senior citizen passenger travelling alone . So, more than 1 ticket cannot be booked AT A TIME in LOWER BERTH QUOTA, even if all the passengers are severally and jointly eligible for the same.
Can we select seats in train?
There will be an option of choosing ‘From’ and ‘To’ destination. You can also select the date on which you want to travel. The next option is to choose your seat or berth. Then if you click on ‘Find Trains’ option, you will get the list of trains suitable for your journey.
Can we sleep in sleeper class?
According to the amended rules, the sleeper accommodation timings are now between 10pm and 6am in all reserved coaches with sleeping accommodation . In other words, the total duration for sleeping accommodation has been reduced to 8 hours from the earlier 9 hours.
