Coach layout guide

Second Sitting (2S) seat map

Second Sitting is the non-AC bench-seating class found on many passenger and express trains. The 3x3 layout packs six seats into every row, with two window seats, two middle seats and two aisle seats. LHB 2S coaches have 108 seats; ICF coaches have 102.

  • 108 seats in LHB, 102 seats in ICF
  • 3x3 bench rows with a centre aisle
  • Two window seats in every row
  • Non-AC class with low fares

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Seat number

Seats 1–108 · LHB coach

Coach build
Coach class

Seat numbers repeat in every coach. Check the coach letter on your ticket before using this map.

Seat 1Second Sitting · LHB
Window Seat · 3x3 seating
LocationRow 13x3 seating
WindowWindow sideWindow seat — great views and a wall to lean on.
Coach zoneDoor endFirst / last bay
Heads up

Near Door & Bio-Toilet - Possible noise/foot traffic

Coach layoutSecond Sitting (2S)LHB · 108 seats · 3x3 seating
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Door Bio-toiletFront of coach
Row 1door end
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Row 7
Row 8
Row 9
Row 10
Row 11
Row 12
Row 13
Row 14
Row 15
Row 16
Row 17
Row 18door end
Bio-toilet DoorRear of coach
Window Side berth Selected Door end

Visual layout

Second Sitting coach layout

Tap any seat below to jump to its dedicated seat page with a full explanation.

Second Sitting (2S) · LHB108 seats · 3x3 seating
Row 1door end
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5
Row 6
Row 7
Row 8
Row 9
Row 10
Row 11
Row 12
Row 13
Row 14
Row 15
Row 16
Row 17
Row 18door end

Build comparison

LHB vs ICF seat table for Second Sitting

Compare how many seats each build carries, how the bays or rows are arranged, and where the door-end units sit.

Second Sitting (2S) LHB vs ICF capacity and layout
BuildTotal seatsLayoutLower berthsWindow seatsRowsDoor-end units
LHB1083x3 seating03618Row 1 / Row 18
ICF1023x3 seating03417Row 1 / Row 17

Number directory

Window & lower berth numbers in Second Sitting

Complete seat-number lists for every Second Sitting build. Use these lists to confirm a window-side or lower berth before you book.

LHB Second Sitting

108 seats · 3x3 seating

18 rows
Window seats (36)
1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, 31, 36, 37, 42, 43, 48, 49, 54, 55, 60, 61, 66, 67, 72, 73, 78, 79, 84, 85, 90, 91, 96, 97, 102, 103, 108
Lower berths (0)
Chair-car layout — berth tiers do not apply.
Side berths (0)
No side berths in this layout.

Window ranges: 1, 6–7, 12–13, 18–19, 24–25, 30–31, 36–37, 42–43, 48–49, 54–55, 60–61, 66–67, 72–73, 78–79, 84–85, 90–91, 96–97, 102–103, 108

ICF Second Sitting

102 seats · 3x3 seating

17 rows
Window seats (34)
1, 6, 7, 12, 13, 18, 19, 24, 25, 30, 31, 36, 37, 42, 43, 48, 49, 54, 55, 60, 61, 66, 67, 72, 73, 78, 79, 84, 85, 90, 91, 96, 97, 102
Lower berths (0)
Chair-car layout — berth tiers do not apply.
Side berths (0)
No side berths in this layout.

Window ranges: 1, 6–7, 12–13, 18–19, 24–25, 30–31, 36–37, 42–43, 48–49, 54–55, 60–61, 66–67, 72–73, 78–79, 84–85, 90–91, 96–97, 102

Seat index

All Second Sitting seats by unit

Browse every seat number grouped by bay/cabin/row and open its detail page.

Row 1

6 seats

Row 2

6 seats

Row 3

6 seats

Row 4

6 seats

Row 5

6 seats

Row 6

6 seats

Row 7

6 seats

Row 8

6 seats

Row 9

6 seats

Row 10

6 seats

Row 11

6 seats

Row 12

6 seats

Row 13

6 seats

Row 14

6 seats

Row 15

6 seats

Row 16

6 seats

Row 17

6 seats

Row 18

6 seats

FAQs

Second Sitting seat map FAQs

How many seats are in a Second Sitting (2S) coach?

An LHB Second Sitting coach has 108 seats, while an ICF coach has 102. Seat numbers run from 1 to the coach capacity.

Which seat numbers are window seats in 2S?

Window seats in the 2S LHB layout are 1, 6–7, 12–13, 18–19, 24–25, 30–31, 36–37, 42–43, 48–49, 54–55, 60–61, 66–67, 72–73, 78–79, 84–85, 90–91, 96–97, 102–103, 108. Each row has window seats at both ends, so the window seat numbers repeat every 6 seats.

Which side of the aisle is seat 50 on?

Seat 50 in Second Sitting (2S) is a Middle Seat on the 3-seater side in Row #9 (Middle of the coach, away from doors). The 2S rows use 6 seats: 3 seats on one side of the aisle and 3 on the other.

How are the rows arranged in a 2S coach?

Every 2S row contains 6 seats in a 3x3 seating arrangement, with a centre aisle. The LHB coach has 18 rows numbered 1 to 18.

Which rows are near the doors in a 2S coach?

Row 1 and Row 18 are the door-end rows, with the main entrance and bio-toilet nearby. Middle rows are quieter and have less foot traffic.