Lower Berth: Lower berth is the lowest seat in the train. Let us know what is the rule of lower berth. How to book lower berth?
lower berth rule
If you have a lower seat, then according to the railway rules, a middle berth passenger can open his berth and sleep only before 10 pm and till 6 am.
If a passenger opens his middle berth before 10 pm, you can stop him from doing so.
How are the seats distributed?
According to railway rules, 4 seats, two lower, two middle, two seats in third AC and two seats in AC3 economy are reserved for the disabled in sleeper class.
Only the disabled and their companions can travel on this seat. Whereas in Garib Rath train, 2 lower seats and 2 upper seats are reserved for the disabled.
What to do if the passenger refuses
If a passenger opens the middle berth and sits before or after the scheduled time, you can complain to the TTE or take help from the Railway Police.
As per Indian Railways rules, a middle berth passenger cannot sleep on his seat before 10:00 pm and after 6:00 am.
He can sleep on his seat only after 10:00 pm and till 6:00 am.
How to book lower berth
If you are not a senior citizen but want to get a lower berth, you can choose berth preference while booking tickets on the IRCTC website.
If you are disabled, pregnant or a senior citizen, you can increase your chances of booking a lower seat.