Does a 1st class ticket guarantee a seat on a train?
Having a guaranteed seat on a train will depend on the type of ticket you have. If you have an “open ticket”, you can board the train, but you will not be guaranteed a seat. If you have an “open ticket” there will not be a coach nor seat number on your ticket. If you choose to make a seat reservation (at an additional cost) to have a guaranteed seat on the train, the coach and seat number will be included on a separate document. If you have a ticket that includes your coach and seat number automatically, your 1st class ticket has guaranteed you a seat on the train.