How are seats allocated in train?
As per IRCTC ticket booking algorithm, the seats in the middle of the coaches are filled first. This is to distribute the load equally in coaches and thereby maintain proper balance of the train. Once the middle seats in all coaches are filled, then the seats towards each end of the coach are allocated.
Are all seats available for booking in train?
These trains will not have general bogies. To ensure that social distancing and other health norms are strictly followed, all seats will not be available for booking in the passenger train,” Angadi told ANI over the phone. Those who want to board these trains have to buy the train tickets from IRCTC website.
How many train tickets can be booked in a month?
six tickets
An individual user can book a maximum of six tickets in a calendar month. Booking can be done against General (GN), Senior Citizen (SS), Ladies (LD) and Tatkal (TQ) quota berths/seats only.
What is lower berth quota?
Lower Berth quota is for male passengers of age 60 years and above and female passengers of age 45 years and above who can avail the facility to get confirmed lower berth in trains. Passengers can apply for this quota on IRCTC’s main page while booking and select “Lower Berth” under the different options in the quota.
How to check the status of IRCTC seat availability?
When you check seat availability online from RailMitra, you can find the details of the status of IRCTC seat availability for the upcoming dates. 2. What to Do When the Train Berth Availability Shows “Not Available” or “Waitlisted”?
How can I book All seats in a railway ticket together?
You can point out through railway reservation system that you want all the seats allotted together otherwise not. During online booking when you reach the stage (see all stages/steps of online railway booking at irctc login instructions page) where you enter journey details and passenger details , just there you shall see various options.
How many passengers can be booked in a train at once?
Also maximum of 6 adult passengers and 2 children can be booked using this system. Thus, you can see how easy it is for you and your family members to get seats next to each other in a train so that you can enjoy your journey together.
What is the maximum number of seats in a railway coach?
It all depends upon the railway seat availability status and how many seats are vacant, which ones, whether or not lower berth is reserved for ladies or senior citizens in the coach, and many other factors (too complex to be discussed here). Also maximum of 6 adult passengers and 2 children can be booked using this system.