Are 2S and general seating the same? There is a difference between 2S class and general seating in trains. Although the seats may look similar in some trains, there is still a difference between 2S and general seating. Second seating in train is a reserved class, whereas general seating is an unreserved class.

Does 2S mean general?

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).

Can I sit in 2S with general ticket?

If accommodation is available in 2S, he will allot seat number duly collecting reservation charges. If no accommodation is available in 2S, one can't board a reserved compartment with general ticket. General ticket authorises travel only in unreserved (general) compartment.