New Delhi: Keeping in view the comfort of senior citizen passengers, Indian Railways has prepared some rules for lower berth reservation for them. These special rules apply to men above 60 years of age and women above 45 years of age. Railways has made these rules so that they can travel comfortably. Senior citizens get this facility when they travel alone or with a relative. If senior citizens travel by train with more than two people, then they hardly get this facility.
Not only this, in case of availability of upper and middle berths, the elderly can be given lower berths if seats are available. Senior citizens are taken special care of during the festive season and they have more chances of getting a lower berth, but for this, let us know things which should be kept in mind while booking train tickets.
Don’t forget to use quota
While booking tickets for senior citizens, keep in mind the IRCTC Senior Citizen Quota. This facility is available on IRCTC and other online ticket booking platforms. Booking tickets under this quota increases the chances of a senior citizen getting a lower berth.
How to get lower berth while travelling in a group?
If the entire family is going to travel by train together, then book a reservation ticket for the senior citizen separately. This increases the chances of a senior citizen getting a lower berth, because it is difficult for them to get a lower berth if they travel with a group.
Don’t make a mistake while filling the age
While booking train tickets for senior citizens, do not make any mistake in writing their age. Because due to the mistake, they will not be able to get the benefit of senior citizen quota on the ticket and will also not be able to get a lower berth.
When to book tickets?
Getting a seat in the festive season is a big deal, hence 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 the sleeper coach than the AC coaches. Hence there is more chance of getting a lower berth in sleeper coach.
Why can’t I get a lower berth during the festive season?
Numerous passengers travel by train during the festive season. In such a time, getting a confirmed ticket is also a matter of great luck. During the festive season, it becomes difficult for senior citizens to get lower berths. But during such times, the Railways shares senior citizen train ticket booking rules so that one can get 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 booking time. If the senior citizen gets the middle berth, do not panic. Always wait for the ticket checker to arrive and request him or her for a lower berth. If the seat is available then great, otherwise he will arrange for a lower berth for the senior citizen through some effort. There are facilities for wheelchairs, ramps and special counters on railway platforms for senior citizens.
Indian Railways offers lower berth reservations for senior citizens traveling alone or with one relative. Booking under the senior citizen quota on IRCTC increases chances of securing a lower berth. Biz News Business News – Personal Finance News, Share Market News, BSE/NSE News, Stock Exchange News Today
