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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