1.There is an option as "quick book" in IRCTC website. One can book through quick book if he knows the station code,train number etc without the waiting time for page loading. But it will be disabled from 8 am to 12 pm
2. SS quota (Lower Berth quota) is for male senior citizens, females above 45 yrs and pregnant ladies who are travelling alone.
3.There is no specific format for booking. The system will find the people who are eligible for SS quota and will allot the same. The passenger must be travelling...
more... ALONE to avail this quota.