Gifts for Railway Passengers: Low Cost AC Coaches, New Class to Be Added to 'AC-3 Tier Economy'

 Gifts for Railway Passengers: Low Cost AC Coaches, New Class to Be Added to 'AC-3 Tier Economy'

The new coach has 83 seats while the current third AC coach has 72 seats

The fare will be between third AC and non-AC sleeper class

Indian Railways has developed a new third AC coach. This coach is equipped with many modern facilities. Seat capacity has been increased in the new coach. The new coach has 83 seats while the current third AC coach has 72 seats. The new coaches will be known as three tier economy class.

Each seat will have an AC vent

An AC vent is provided for each seat i.e. berth so that every passenger can enjoy the cool air during the journey. Currently the coach has only an AC vent at the top. Easy stairs to climb the middle and upper berths are also provided. LED lighting is provided for night or low light.

Three tier economy class fare will be cheaper than third AC

Traveling in a new coach of three tier economy class or third AC economy class will not cost the passenger dearly. Its fare will be between Third AC and Non AC Sleeper Class. That means you have to pay less than the third AC for it.

Third AC Economy Class will have 83 berths

The main difference between the two coaches is that the Third AC currently has 72 berths while the Third AC Economy Class will have 83 berths. That means it will have 11 more berths. Third AC fares will be higher than before and Third AC Economy will be a new class. The third AC economy class will have a few more seats in the Third AC coaches.

There are many facilities in the toilet

The toilet design in the new coach will be improved. It has been made paralyzed friendly. The toilet gate in the new coach has been made wider than before, so that the wheelchair can go inside easily. Apart from this, a foot operated system will also be attached for pouring water in the toilet.

Passenger information display will be facilitated

Passengers will also get the facility of passenger information display. This display will show the information including the speed of the next station and the train. The coaches are equipped with modern fire safety systems to deal with emergencies, especially fires.

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New coaches are being prepared in Kapurthala

The new coaches are being manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab. The new AC three tier coaches will be fitted in mail and express vehicles. 248 such coaches are being prepared in Kapurthala this financial year.

Currently 3 class coaches of AC

There are three classes of AC coaches available in the existing train, namely First AC, Second AC and Third AC, but now a fourth coach will also be added under the name of 3 Tier AC Economy Class.