What are the rules for lower berth quota?


What are the rules for 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.


What does lower berth capacity mean?

Available Lower Berth Day. ALBD is the standard measure of passenger capacity in the cruise industry. ALBD assumes that each cabin accommodates two passengers and is computed by multiplying passenger capacity by revenue-producing ship operating days in the period.


What is the lower berth for senior citizens?

Lower berth quota is for male passengers 60 years of age and above and female passengers 45 years of age and above. Those who satisfy the above conditions can make use of this facility to get confirmed lower berth in trains.


What is average lower berth days?

Available Lower Berth Day. ALBD is the standard measure of passenger capacity in the cruise industry. ALBD assumes that each cabin accommodates two passengers and is computed by multiplying passenger capacity by revenue-producing ship operating days in the period. AMLD.


Can Upper berth passenger sit in Lower berth during the day?

There isn't much room left on the lower berth for the passenger to sit in. The same regulation applies here wherein from 6 am to 10 pm, the upper berth passenger may sit on the lower seat, however, only if two RAC ticket holders consent.


Which berth is best in sleeper train?

  • If your journey is of one night, then the lower berth will be best for you. ...
  • If your journey is in day time, then the “upper berth”/ “side upper” will be best for you. ...
  • If you are journey lover , and loves to see scenic beauties , and love to communicate with new people then “side lower” is best.


Can I change my berth after booking?

No. Once the ticket is booked and berth allotted, you cannot change it. There are some other ways though to manage it. You may cancel the current ticket and rebook it with the option to book berths only if your preferred choice of berths are available.


What is the preferred coach number?

Preferred Coach ID is an optional preference provided by IRCTC during the booking of a train ticket. You can select a coach of your choice while booking the ticket. However, please note that this preference is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed by the railways.