What class of travel is suitable for a woman travelling alone on Indian railways?

Three-tier non-AC (three bunk beds in one 'column') and second class / two-tier non-AC (also called sleeper class; two bunk beds in one 'column') is the most common class of travel and it is safe for women if travelling in a group.

1. Is it safe for a girl to travel alone in train?
2. Who is eligible for ladies quota in train?
3. What is Ladies quota in train reservation?
4. Is 1st AC safe for girls?
5. How can I travel by train alone?
6. What is 1AC in train?
7. What is the benefit of ladies quota in Indian Railways?
8. How many VIP quota are there in train?
9. Who can travel with senior citizen in train?
10. Is there ladies compartment in train?
11. Can I travel in train with general ticket?
12. Who is eligible for lower berth quota?

Is it safe for a girl to travel alone in train?

To summarise, train travel is safe, even for solo female travellers, and we should not be put off it. But we do need to think a bit more than we would at home before acting. The advice is directed at Solo Female Travellers but can just as much apply to women travelling as part of a small group of female travellers.

Who is eligible for ladies quota in train?

Ladies quota (LD) is generally earmarked in Sleeper class (SL) and second sitting (2S). Ladies who traveling alone or with a child below 12 years of age can make reservations under this quota. There are only SIX berths available under this quota in the ENTIRE Train.

What is Ladies quota in train reservation?

Ladies Quota (LD)

Ladies Quota is the one under which only ladies travelling alone or with a child less than 12 years of age are eligible to book. In some trains, a total number of 6 berths are earmarked under ladies quota in Sleeper Class (SL) and Second Seating Class (2S) for ladies irrespective of age.

Is 1st AC safe for girls?

1 AC has lockable doors and are pretty safe. As always, single women should take extra care, not accept any eatables or drink from anyone, drink only from bottles that you open, don't make eye contact or encourage small talk with strangers, dress down and carry a pepper spray.

How can I travel by train alone?

For overnight trains (trains with berths), 2AC / two-tier second class is often the best option if you are travelling alone. There are four berths in the compartment, which has a curtain and not a locked door, and another two berths with curtains along the corridor. For safety, this is the best set-up.

What is 1AC in train?

AC First Class (1AC)

This is a coupé with four or two beds, a lockable door and an attendant. 1AC is a very comfortable way to travel. The berths convert to seats for daytime use. You will find these only on the most important long-distance trains and costs about twice the price of 2AC.

What is the benefit of ladies quota in Indian Railways?

In all trains having reserved sleeping accommodation, a combined quota of six lower berths per coach in Sleeper class and 3 lower berths per coach each in AC 3 tier and AC-2 tier classes for Senior Citizens, Female passengers of 45 years of age and above and pregnant women.

How many VIP quota are there in train?

VIP quota, Emergency Quota or “EQ” as they are called, constitutes four per cent of all reserved berths made available for the 1672 mail/express train passengers every day. Which means an estimated 50-60,000 extra berths. For trains originating from Delhi alone, the number of EQ berths is around 7,000.

Who can travel with senior citizen in train?

(i) As per rules, male senior citizens of minimum 60 years and lady senior citizens of minimum 58 years are granted concession in the fares of all classes of Mail/Express/Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Jan Shatabdi/Duronto group of trains. The element of concession is 40% for men and 50% for women.

Is there ladies compartment in train?

Section 58 of the Railways Act, 1989 provides for earmarking of accommodation for female passengers in trains. Accordingly, in trains carrying passengers, Indian Railways have earmarked following accommodation for female passengers: i.

Can I travel in train with general ticket?

There will be no unreserved coach in the train. 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 passengers with Confirmed tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway station.

Who is eligible for lower berth quota?

* Lower berth quota(SS quota) is allotted only to the single lady passenger of age 45 and above travelling alone or senior citizen passenger travelling alone. So, more than 1 ticket cannot be booked AT A TIME in LOWER BERTH QUOTA, even if all the passengers are severally and jointly eligible for the same.