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 get this facility (Senior Citizen Railway ticket rules) when they travel alone or with a relative. If senior citizens travel on 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 for this, let us know what things have to be kept in mind while booking train tickets.

Do not forget to use the quota.

While booking a ticket for a senior citizen, 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 a lower berth in group travel?

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

Do not make a mistake in filling in the age.

While booking a train ticket for a senior citizen (Train ticket Booking For Senior citizen), do not make any mistake in writing their age, because due to this they will not be able to get the benefit of senior citizen quota on the ticket and will also not get lower berth.

When to book a ticket

Getting a seat during the festive season is a big deal, so whenever you book a senior citizen's ticket (Senior Citizen Reservation), there should be a gap of more than 15 days, because booking a ticket as soon as the reservation opens increases the chances of getting a seat. There are more seats in the 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 flood of passengers in the train. At such a time, getting a ticket confirmed is also a matter of luck. During the festive season, it becomes difficult for senior citizens to get a lower berth (Senior citizen train ticket booking rules). But the important thing is that during the festive season, the railways shares such information so that a confirmed lower berth can be obtained.

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 is a facility of wheelchair, ramp and special counter on the railway platform for senior citizens.

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