Is it possible for passengers to select their preferred seat when travelling? Know, what are the rules of Indian Railways

Indian Railway Regulation: India's railway network is fairly extensive. Many people's preferred spot to sit on a train is the bottom berth. If you would also like to take a lower berth in such a scenario, we will discuss the IRCTC guidelines with you today. With this, securing a lower berth seat and relishing the voyage will be effortless.

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Is it possible for passengers to select their preferred seat when travelling? Know, what are the rules of Indian Railways

India has a vast railway network. Numerous thousands of individuals in the nation travel by rail every day. Many prefer window seats, or lower berths when commuting by train. In light of this, we're going to tell you about an Indian Railways policy that makes it simple to reserve the seat of your choosing. The majority of people are unaware of this Indian Railways regulation.

Many people believe that senior citizens are the only ones who can choose their preferred seat on Indian Railways. But things aren't quite like that. This service is available to all passenger classes on Indian Railways. Today in this article we will tell you how you can easily book your favorite seat.

Indian Railways provides you with the option of choosing your preferred seat, even if you are not an elderly citizen. Seat choice is required while ordering tickets via the IRCTC app or website. Indian Railways then assigns you, by its regulations, a lower seat. You can enjoy the window during the ride in such a scenario.

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Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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