What is second sitting reservation?

2S refers to second seating or second seater in train seats. The seats are present in the form of benches. This coach does not have the facility for the passengers to sleep since there are no berths and it is a sitting arrangement.

Can we reserve 2S seat train?

2S (Second sitting) Class can be booked online using irctc.com, but 2S is not same as General Compartment. 2S stands for Second Sitting, it is a reserved class and your ticket will have your seat number, it is not the same as General Compartment which is Unreserved Class (UR).

Is second class available in train?

These are Second Seating Class by the Indian Railways. 2S is a Non AC class coach which are the cheapest class to travel by the Indian Railways. This class is common in most daytime Intercity and Janshatabdi trains. 2S can be reserved or unreserved.

How can I take extra luggage in train?

Go to the parcel office and present your booking receipt and they will transport your luggage to the platform for you. They will also load your luggage when train is ready. On reaching the destination you would need to “run” to the parcel office and present your receipt and they will then offload your luggage.

Is second sitting is general?

Second seating in train is a reserved class, whereas general seating is an unreserved class.

What is second setting?

A second sitting is the second period when a meal is served if there is not enough space for everyone to eat at the same time. First sitting is best if you’re hungry, but second sitting is more relaxed. The second sitting in the restaurant is at 8:30 (the first is at 6:30).

Can we sleep in SL seat in train?

SL Sleeper Class Non AC These are regular sleeping coaches with three berths across the width and two longways, without air conditioning. It carries 72 passengers per coach.

Is 2S a general coach?

2S means reserved second class sitting coach, without sleeping birth. general means unreserved second class sitting coach, without sleeping birth. What is CC class in a train?

How much luggage is allowed in 2nd AC train?

100 kgs
Passengers travelling over all Indian Railways are permitted to carry luggage free of charge with them in the compartment up to 70 Kgs….

Class Maximum Limit
1st AC 150 kgs
First class/AC-2 tier 100 kgs
AC 3 tier/ AC Chair Car 40 kgs
Sleeper Class 80 kgs

Can we parcel luggage in train?

You may simply go to the parcel office near your railway station. First, fill the parcel booking form and fulfill other formalities. Then leave your luggage at the parcel office. To book luggage you should bring with you at parcel office any ID proof issued by the Government and train ticket.