when we talk about 2s class, then many people also have a strong belief that can we travel in 2s with general ticket. Read this blog to know the answers to this question as well as all the questions related to 2s coach.

Table of content

·         Introduction of 2S in trains

·         Can we travel in 2s with general ticket?

·         Can I travel on waiting counter ticket in 2S?

·         Is online 2S waiting ticket allowed in train?

·         What is the penalty for travelling without ticket in 2s?

·         Is 2S ticket refundable?

·         2S class in booking

Introduction of 2S in trains

There are various kinds of seats in Indian trains. For example, you can go in an air conditioner coach or get a sleeper coach. The cost of your train ticket depends on the type of seat you have in the train. In Indian Railways, 2S is referred to as the second class of seating for passengers traveling.

2S is the second class with seats in the form of benches. In 2S class the seats can be kept close or there can be a little distance between them. the seats of the 2S class could possibly have a pad.

Many individuals book a 2S seat in train as this class goes under the held segment. 2S class is the most reduced saved class in Indian trains and is otherwise called the second sitting class.

Can we travel in 2s with general ticket?

Do you want to travel by general ticket in the 2S (sitting) coach, then you can but firstly you will have to find that there are vacant seats is available or not in the 2S (sitting) coach. If you find vacant seats then you approach the TTE and he will allot seats for you.

You will have to pay the reservation fee, and superfast charges (if applicable). but TTE did not allow seats and then also you entering it with an unreserved ticket then 2S is reserved coach, is considered ticket less travel and liable to be fined.

Can I travel on waiting counter ticket in 2S?

You can upgrade your ticket status to RAC before confirmation but you can't get in with waiting list ticket, with RAC you can travel in train But you will be able to take only half the berths for each ticket.

Is online 2S waiting ticket allowed in train?

Actually those who have online 2s waiting ticket are not allowed to board the train. If still those people are found traveling in the train, they will be counted as passengers traveling without ticket as per extant railway law.

What is the penalty for Travelling without ticket in 2S?

If a person travels in 2S class without ticket, he is punished according to the distance he has traveled without ticket and together with the fare up to the last station plus an additional charge of ₹ 250 / - and 6 months in jail Along with this, there may also be a fine of ₹ 1,000/-

Is 2S ticket refundable?

No refund is allowed when you have a 2S confirmed e-ticket under Tatkal scheme or you have canceled the ticket after chart preparation (3-4 hours before the scheduled departure).

2S class in booking

You have to pre-book your seat in 2S class. 2S seats are typically seats and can be reserved on the web. A 2S seat in train won't offer resting offices as it is just for seating. 2S class is a good choice for a short (4-5 hours) journey. For long excursions, you can book a sleeper/air conditioner compartment because in long trip you need some rest.

Generally, 2S coaches have seats in 3*3 layouts. Good 2S coach's can likewise have a guest plan of 3*2. It is not necessary that all trains have 2S coaches. For instance, ANVT Hums afar (12595) doesn't have a 2S coach. Before traveling/booking any one can check if train has 2S seat or not.