Can we exchange seat 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.

Can we change seat after booking in train?

Rules for changing boarding station after booking the e-ticket: The boarding point change is allowed only once. Boarding point change is not allowed for current booking ticket. Boarding station can be changed only up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure of train.

Can I board a different train?

yes you can book a ticket at one station and board the train from another station in the same route. In that case you have to inform any near reservation counter that change of boarding station before charting done.

What are the seats like in a train in India?

Most seats are simply wooden benches, although some trains do have padded benches. Comfort Rating: Unreserved Class is not recommended for long distance train travel in India. Reservations are required in Second Seating, or Second Class (2S). 2S is usually found on daytime intercity trains and is a cheap way of traveling.

Which is better executive class or chair car in Indian Railways?

You may be better of paying a bit extra and flying! Air Conditioned Chair Car carriages (CC) are commonly found on shorter distance Indian Railways trains between major cities, especially those sectors that are frequented by business travelers. The carriages are slightly more crowded than Executive Class.

What are the different classes in Indian Railways?

These classes are named as AC First Class, AC Two tier, AC Three Tier, First Class (Without AC), Executive Chair Car, AC Chair Car, Sleeper Class, Second Seater and the Unreserved/General Class. This is the most luxurious and expensive class in the railway system.

What is the difference between executive class and cc class in trains?

It is similar to CC (Chair Car) class like the one’s in Shatabdi trains. The only difference being seat arrangements are in 2 X 2 fashion in Executive Class making it more comfortable and spacious. Therefore there is more leg space and middle walk way is also wide. Washrooms are clean and hygienic in this class.