Lower berth booking rules in Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: All you need to know

Indian Railways Lower Berth Train Ticket Booking Rules: In reserved coaches, sleeping accommodation is available from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, while seating accommodation is provided for passengers during the remaining hours of the day.

Vande Bharat Sleeper train lower berth ticket reservation rules (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Lower berth booking rules Indian Railways, Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train: As Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route, the ticket booking process will begin soon. Securing a lower berth on this new semi-high-speed train is likely to become even more challenging, as most passengers prefer it while booking tickets.

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Lower berth in train, Lower berth reservation rules

Since the train will pass through scenic hilly areas, many travellers would not want to miss the opportunity to enjoy the views. The passengers are often left disappointed when, despite selecting the “lower berth preference” option, they are allotted side upper, middle or upper berths due to seat availability.

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Thus, it’s important for passengers to be aware of the latest rules and guidelines regarding Indian Railways’ lower berth reservation policy for Howrah-Guwahati-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.

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Lower berth rules in Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train

Under the Indian Railways’ computerised reservation system, male passengers aged 60 years and above and female passengers aged 45 years and above will be automatically allotted a lower berth while booking tickets for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express.

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However, this allotment will be subject to the availability of lower berths at the time of booking. In addition, when a passenger is travelling with a child who does not require a separate berth, the system will allocate a lower berth, if available.

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Indian Railways lower berth booking rules

The passengers preferring lower berth for travel in train should keep in mind that at the booking reserved tickets through internet, there is a provision to opt for booking only if lower berth is available. In such case ticket shall be booked only if lower berth is available.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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