<p>Many a times, passengers face difficulties in booking lower berth seats for their train journeys. To make the process easier, the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/indian-railways">Indian Railways</a> introduced a few changes in the lower berth reservation rules. </p><p>Earlier this year, the Railways launched the RailOne app, a one-stop for enquiring about their services, reserving seats, and track journey. In addition to the rules, they have prioritized seat availability to ensure a smooth process for reserving berths. </p><p>From changing timings based on the journey, to taking into consideration passengers who need the lower berth, here are the changes in the reservation rules: </p>.Skip the queue | Book platform tickets with UTS app; easy steps explained .<p>Senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with disability will be given preference considering the lower berth availabilities. There is a condition in the reservation system for allotting lower berth automatically to female passengers above the age of 45 years.</p><p>The ticket-checking staff are also authorised to allot vacant lower berths to senior citizens who have otherwise been allotted a middle or upper berth.</p><p>Another rule that has been altered is sleeping accommodation in reserved coaches. This only available for passengers travelling from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, while a seating accommodation is allotted to passengers during the remaining hours of the day.</p><p>For passengers allotted side lower berths, under the Reservation Against Cancellation, the one booked on the side-upper berth and RAC passenger will share the seat during the daytime for sitting.</p><p>A passenger holding a side-upper berth, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, has no claim over the lower berth, as that time period is assigned for sleeping for the occupant of the lower berth. </p><p>Train passengers who prefer the lower berth are to keep in mind that provision to opt for booking will only be allowed if a lower berth is available. Pertaining to the changes in rules, commuters will be allowed to book for lower berth based on its availability. </p><p>Changes in the lower berth reservation rules have been applied to ensure a passenger-friendly journey and keep in mind inclusive aspects to help commute. </p>
<p>Many a times, passengers face difficulties in booking lower berth seats for their train journeys. To make the process easier, the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/indian-railways">Indian Railways</a> introduced a few changes in the lower berth reservation rules. </p><p>Earlier this year, the Railways launched the RailOne app, a one-stop for enquiring about their services, reserving seats, and track journey. In addition to the rules, they have prioritized seat availability to ensure a smooth process for reserving berths. </p><p>From changing timings based on the journey, to taking into consideration passengers who need the lower berth, here are the changes in the reservation rules: </p>.Skip the queue | Book platform tickets with UTS app; easy steps explained .<p>Senior citizens, pregnant women, and people with disability will be given preference considering the lower berth availabilities. There is a condition in the reservation system for allotting lower berth automatically to female passengers above the age of 45 years.</p><p>The ticket-checking staff are also authorised to allot vacant lower berths to senior citizens who have otherwise been allotted a middle or upper berth.</p><p>Another rule that has been altered is sleeping accommodation in reserved coaches. This only available for passengers travelling from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, while a seating accommodation is allotted to passengers during the remaining hours of the day.</p><p>For passengers allotted side lower berths, under the Reservation Against Cancellation, the one booked on the side-upper berth and RAC passenger will share the seat during the daytime for sitting.</p><p>A passenger holding a side-upper berth, between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, has no claim over the lower berth, as that time period is assigned for sleeping for the occupant of the lower berth. </p><p>Train passengers who prefer the lower berth are to keep in mind that provision to opt for booking will only be allowed if a lower berth is available. Pertaining to the changes in rules, commuters will be allowed to book for lower berth based on its availability. </p><p>Changes in the lower berth reservation rules have been applied to ensure a passenger-friendly journey and keep in mind inclusive aspects to help commute. </p>