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Can I travel with general ticket in sleeper class in day time?

Can general ticket passenger travel in sleeper train in day time? A recent railway circular states that: Sleeping accommodation between 2200 hours and 0600 hours and sitting accommodation for the rest of the period is provided for the passengers in the reserved coaches having sleeping accommodation.

Can I Travelling with unreserved ticket in sleeper class?

Daytime passengers can travel in sleeper coaches on long distance trains. Picture for representational purpose. The passengers have to book unreserved sleeper class ticket from booking counters to avail the journey in the respective trains.

Is General ticket allowed in train?

New Delhi: Indian Railways has yet again started its facility that allows passengers to book Unreserved General tickets through UTS ON MOBILE app. You can book general tickets within 5 km radius of any railway station. You will be given a PNR number after booking the general ticket from the UTS ON MOBILE app.

Is waiting ticket allowed in sleeper class?

For the sleeper class, the waiting list will be capped at 200, while for AC 3 tier and AC chair car, it will be 100 each. Additionally, it will be 50 for AC 2 tier and 20 each for first AC and executive class. All 15 pairs of special trains being run to and from New Delhi have only AC coaches.

Can I travel in 2S with general ticket?

Fare shall be as normal and for General (GS) coaches, being reserved, second seating(2S) fare shall be charged and seat will be provided to all the passengers. Only online E-Ticketing will be done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App.

What is the rule of sleeper berth?

A person who has reserved a sleeper berth will not have any claim to a seat on the lower tier between the said hours. At the time of reserving sleeping accommodation, the prescribed surcharge in addition to the fare must be recovered.

Can I travel with waiting list ticket in general compartment?

If you have purchased the ticket from a railway counter and it is in waiting list, then it doesn’t get cancelled automatically. Which means you have a valid ticket, although in the waiting list. In such cases, you are not allowed to get into the reserved compartments, but you can still travel in a general compartments.

What is difference between sleeper and 2S?

2S is a Non AC class coach which are the cheapest class to travel by the Indian Railways. This class is common in most daytime Intercity and Janshatabdi trains. 2S can be reserved or unreserved….Second Seating or 2S:

Class Fare (Rs.)
Sleeper (SL) 315
Second Seating (2S) 180

What is the difference between second sitting and general?

2 Answers. 2S (Second sitting) Class can be booked online using irctc.com, but 2S is not same as General Compartment. 2S stands for Second Sitting, it is a reserved class and your ticket will have your seat number, it is not the same as General Compartment which is Unreserved Class (UR).

Do you have to pay penalty for Sleeper Class?

After penalty you’ll be fully allowed to continue your journey but only in Sleeper class till the end of your journey. You’ll not be asked to de-board. Also if you board the train with Platform ticket then it be mandatory for you to pay penalty if you don’t get certificate from Train Guard ( the last coach of train).

What happens if there is no seat on a sleeper ticket?

1] If you go to the TT yourself and if there is a seat available, then he will just take the difference in amount between the general ticket and sleeper ticket. If there is no seat available then he will ask you to go to the general bogie when the train gets to the next station.

What happens if you sit in a sleeper coach?

Therefore, the trains are always full and in many instances, overcrowded to the maximum extent. People who aren’t regular travelers, if they don’t get a reservation ticket and have to get a general ticket, and sat in sleeper coach will attract penalty from the Ticket Collector (TT).

What happens if there is no vacancy in Sleeper Class?

If there is no vacancy then you’ll be charged penalty based on Sleeper class and you’ll be asked to move to Sleeper class if you’re in any upper classes (AC etc). After penalty you’ll be fully allowed to continue your journey but only in Sleeper class till the end of your journey.