Are general and 2S same?
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Are general and 2S same?
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).
How many seats are there in 2S in train?
In case if you happen to travel in the 2S coach and want to have an insight, you can have a look at the seat layout structure. The total number of seats available in 2S is 108 and includes majorly three kinds of seats, such as Window, Middle, and Aisle.
Can I sit in 2S with unreserved ticket?
There will be no unreserved coach in the train. Fare shall be as normal and for General (GS) coaches, being reserved, second seating(2S) fare shall be charged and seat will be provided to all the passengers. Only online E-Ticketing will be done through IRCTC website or through Mobile App.
Is 2S waiting ticket allowed in train?
No, as per rule only RAC and confirmed tkt passengers can board the train.
Is 2S good in train?
2S class is the lowest reserved class in Indian trains and is also known as the second sitting class. One should not confuse 2S with AC Chair Car in trains. AC Chair Car also offers seating facilities but with air conditioners in trains. 2S will not offer air conditioners to passengers.
Is 2S comfortable for long journey?
A 2S seat in train will not offer sleeping facilities as it is only for seating. It is a good option for a short (4-5 hours) journey. For long journeys, you can book a sleeper/AC berth as you need some sleep. Usually, 2S coaches have seats in a 3*3 layout.
Can I travel with waiting list ticket in 2S?
As per Rules you Can not Travel with Waiting Tickets but Practically people with Waiting List tickets are Traveling. Because in E-Tickets it’s Auto Cancel if Status Fully Waiting After Chart Preparation. So You Can not Travel with Fully Waiting E-Tickets.
Is toilet available in 2S?
The amenities available in 2S class are a charging point, toilet, reading light, fan, emergency exit window, etc. Some trains offer a 2S class with a small table for passengers. One should also not confuse 2S class with the general coaches on Indian trains.
Is 2S good for travel?
Only you are authorised to sit in your 2S seat in train as it is reserved. If you have to travel a long distance, you should avoid travelling in general class as it may get crowded.
Can we sleep in 2S train?
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.
