End the fight over middle berth in train, this rule of Railways will save you from fights and fines.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Regarding seats while traveling by train, especially Middle berth Arguments and fights among passengers are a common thing. Many times, a middle berth passenger wants to open his seat and sleep during the day, which causes trouble to the passenger sitting on the lower berth. At the same time, sometimes the lower berth passenger stays awake talking till late night, due to which the middle berth passenger has to wait to sleep.

If you are also troubled by this confusion, then know that to avoid all these problems, Indian Railways has made some clear rules. Knowing these rules will not only save you from unnecessary arguments, but will also make your journey comfortable.

What is the official time to sleep on middle berth?

As per Indian Railways rules, there is an official timing for sleeping in any reserved coach. this time From 10 pm to 6 am It happens.

• Rule for opening middle berth: middle berth passenger his seat after 10 pm can only open it and at 6 am You have to lower your berth. This has been done so that during the day time i.e. from 6 am to 10 pm, lower berth passengers and other co-passengers can travel comfortably.

What to do if a passenger does not follow the rules?

• Case 1: If even after 10 pm, a lower berth passenger is stopping you from opening your middle berth, then you can refer him to the railway rules.
• Case 2: Similarly, if a middle berth passenger refuses to lower his seat after 6 am, the lower berth passenger can remind him of the rule.

If the matter is not resolved by talking, you are present in the train. TTE, Coach Attendant or Railway Police (RPF) You can complain about it. For violating the rules, a fine can also be imposed on the guilty passenger.

Who has the right to the lower berth during the day?

Railway rules clearly state that the time for sitting is from 6 am to 10 pm. During this time, not only the passenger of that seat on the lower berth, but also Middle and upper berth passengers also have the right to sit It happens. At this time, it is mandatory for the middle berth passenger to fold his seat and keep it down.

Some more important rules to make the journey comfortable

1. Ban on loud noise: After 10 pm, no passenger can talk loudly or listen to loud music on mobile, which may disturb the sleep of other passengers.
2. Ticket Checking Timings: According to railway rules, TTE also cannot wake up sleeping passengers and check their tickets between 10 pm to 6 am. However, this rule does not apply to passengers who have boarded the train after 10 pm.

Next time you travel by train, remember these rules. This will not only protect your rights but also help ensure a pleasant journey with co-travellers.