How are train seats allocated?

How are train seats allocated?

As per IRCTC ticket booking algorithm, the seats in the middle of the coaches are filled first. This is to distribute the load equally in coaches and thereby maintain proper balance of the train. Once the middle seats in all coaches are filled, then the seats towards each end of the coach are allocated.

How is rail ticket algorithm works?

So when someone first books a ticket, software will assign a seat in the middle coach like S5, middle seat numbered between 30-40, and preferably lower berths. This is because Indian Railways will fill the lower berths than upper one so as to achieve low centre of gravity.

Do the process writing on seat reservation for train?

For booking a train ticket through Indian Railways booking counter, you have to visit the nearest railway station and ask for the reservation form. Fill the passenger details (Like: Name/s, age, gender, berth preference) Once you are with done with form return it to the booking counter with payment.

Can we change the seat number in train?

Officially, you cannot change the berth once it is booked. However, you can request the fellow passenger to exchange his berth with yours. You can also request the Train Ticket Examiner(TTE) to change your seat. If there is a vacancy, the TTE would definitely help you out.

How train seats are numbered?

The best and robust way of knowing more of the train seat map chair car is to first have a look at the seating map of the same. The class code is CC and the coach code is C for chair car. The number of seats to sit in the same is usually 78 in number.

How many seats are in a train bogie?

A coach can carry 48 (full coach) or 20 passengers (half coach). AC three tier: Air-conditioned coaches with 64 sleeping berths.

What is book only if confirm berths are allotted?

It simply means that if you are booking a ticket, you will be booked only if you are allotted a confirmed ticket. If all tickets are sold and currently only RAC/WL tickets are available, then you won’t be issued a ticket.

How can I change my seat in train online?

No option available for change your berth after confirmation. Request other passenger to change the berth. Prior to reservation, mention berth preference in reservation form. Only option is to request fellow passengers.

How does the seat allotment work in an Indian Railways flight?

Seat allotment goes according to the choices of user untill less than 100 seats are left. After that time UB might get exhausted, so MB and Side upper berth starts filling. Generally it is seen that Side upper berths which are above RAC berths are given to the single Males having age above 21

What is Tatkal quota in train tickets?

Generally a train has General, Tatkal, Ladies, and Pooled Quotas. These quotas will differ for different trains. A usual express train will have the above said quotas. In these total seats nearly 30\% of tickets will be allocated for Tatkal Quota.

Why do railway tickets get booked in pairs?

Most of the railway bookings are done in pairs when it is ending, Suppose two people book tickets together then it is most likely that they will get two middle berths opposite to each other rather than Lower Middle or Side upper and lower combo.

What are the quotas on Indian Railways?

There are several quotas on every train. Almost half of the seats are reserved for some or the other quota ranging from Tatkal, Ladies, VIP, Handicapped, Foreign Tourist to several others. So one of the quickest way to know your chances of getting a ticket booked or not you will have to see how many tickets are available in these quotas.