Got a berth number on your ticket but not sure if it is a lower, middle or upper berth? Pick your coach type, type the number and see the berth type, the bay it belongs to and a diagram of your compartment.

How to use it

Choose your coach type: Sleeper, AC 3 Tier or AC 2 Tier.

Type the berth or seat number printed on your ticket.

Read the berth type and look at the highlighted berth in the diagram.

Good to know

In Sleeper and AC 3 Tier coaches the berths are numbered in groups of eight, called a bay. Each bay has three berths on each side of the table (lower, middle and upper) and two side berths along the corridor (side lower and side upper). The pattern repeats down the coach, so the berth number tells you everything.

AC 2 Tier coaches have six berths in a bay: two on each side of the table (lower and upper) and two side berths. Some newer coaches and special trains use different layouts, so always check your ticket and the chart on the train.

Frequently asked questions

Which berth is best for senior citizens?

The lower berth, because there is no climbing. Railways keep a lower-berth quota for senior citizens, women above 45 and pregnant women, which is given if available at booking.

Why was I given a side upper berth?

Berths are allotted automatically from what is free when you book. If you want a particular type, choose the berth preference while booking, although it is not guaranteed.

Can I change my berth on the train?

You can ask the ticket examiner (TTE) if an empty berth is available. Swapping with another passenger is also possible if both agree.

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