IE reported a Rae Bareli Coach Factory executive as saying that one of the "hardest design challenges" involved re-doing the side-lower berth. Passengers often complain that when the two back rests of the side berths are lowered to make a berth, it makes for a very uncomfortable ride.



However, this complaint has now been addressed by Railways. A thin cushioned plank has been placed alongside the side-lower berth seats. When the backrests are joined to make a berth, the passenger just has to slide the plank up and put it on top of the joined backrests. This ensures a flat berth.(Express Photo by Vishal Srivastav)