Is General Ticket valid in Sleeper class

1. Can I travel in sleeper class with general ticket?
2. Can we travel in reservation with general ticket?
3. Is general and sleeper class Same?
4. How many hours general ticket is valid?
5. What if I sit in sleeper with general ticket?
6. Can we upgrade general ticket to sleeper?

Can I travel in sleeper class with general ticket?

Technically, you will not be allowed in a sleeper coach with a general class ticket, but if a berth is available, you may be allotted the berth provided you pay for it. One can only travel in the respective class, coach follow by berth mentioned on the ticket.

Can we travel in reservation with general ticket?

Passengers who wish to travel in Indian Railway trains must reserve their seat in advance for all classes of travel except for General/Unreserved coaches. The railway reservation facility allows you to travel in the train and travel class of your choice with a berth/seat allotted against your name.

Is general and sleeper class Same?

Sleeper Class (SL)

These days, you'll often find people from General Class (who were unable to get confirmed tickets) flooding over into the Sleeper Class carriages. The carriages are divided into open-plan compartments with six beds in each.

How many hours general ticket is valid?

The fresh rules, applicable from March 1, 2016, has reduced the validity of general unreserved train tickets to only three hours after purchase. The commuter has to initiate his journey within the stipulated time period.

What if I sit in sleeper with general ticket?

If someone buys a general ticket and board in sleeper class, the fine will be Rs 250+base fare. Base fare is that fare, where the passenger board the train to destination fare. Passenger already purchased the general ticket, so the base fare is decreased. So that passenger will pay less base fare with fine.

Can we upgrade general ticket to sleeper?

Yes, But only after you board the train and enter any Sleeper Coach. When TC arrives at your seat you may demand for Sleeper Seats and it will be only alloted depending on the availability of the seats.