How are train seats allocated?

How are train seats allocated?

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.

How do you make a booking for a berth in a reserved compartment on a train?

For booking a train ticket through Indian Railways booking counter, you have to visit the nearest railway station and ask for the reservation form. Fill the passenger details (Like: Name/s, age, gender, berth preference) Once you are with done with form return it to the booking counter with payment.

Can we choose berth in irctc?

The irctc.co.in also allows a user to select a choice of berth while booking the tickets online. While this feature doesn’t guarantee that you will be allotted the same seats as opted, there is another option that let you chose the option to book tickets only if one or two lower berth is available.

What happens if we board train from next station?

In case you miss the train from your designated boarding station, the TTE cannot allocate your berth to anyone else until the train passes the next two stops or during the next one hour (whichever is earliest). The rule thus allows you to board the train from the next upcoming station, if that is feasible.

What is train berth?

Berths are similar to 2A, but with three tiers across the width and two lengthwise for eight bays of eight. They are slightly less well-appointed, usually with no reading lights or curtains. Bedding is included in the fare.

What is guaranteed berth preference?

In this you can select ‘book only if preferred berth is available’ . in this case system will look for available seat and will book the seat too. If preferred berth not available automatically the ticket will be cancelled by the system.

What is the percentage of seats open for lower berth preferences?

And suppose if Side upper is available and Side Lower is not available then mostly Middle Berth pair is given. Only 20-30\% seats are open for Lower berth preferences for Males and that too aged more than 21.

How many seats are allotted one day before the reservation starts?

Seat reservation starts 60 days prior now (Recent Change). But there is one quota called Tatkal Quota, Under that Almost 20\% seats i.e 212 seats are allotted one day before Now the no is 770. So now total is 710.

Can we choose berth preference in railway ticket booking?

Yes, while booking ticket berth preference option is available for passengers to book online, if you are booking through railway counter, passenger can choose berth preference of their choice in the reservation form. But your preference is not gaureneted, system will allocate based on the availability

How many side lower berths are there in a single a coach?

A coach contains 9 Side Lower Berths (Which is used to allocate for RAC tickets). So our train has 12 * 9 = 108 Side Lower seats. In these seats 35\% seats will be allocated to general quota only (Who is asking for a Side Lower berth while booking ticket).