Now railways will increase the fare of third AC, new class named ‘AC 3-tier economy’

Indian Railways is now coming out with a new class in trains. Till now there were only three classes in AC coaches of Railways but now a new class named ‘AC Three Tier Economy Class’ is going to start soon. Different types of coaches are being made for this category of trains. The first batch of coaches being built in the rail coach factory of Kapurthala is ready.

What does ‘Three Tier AC Economy Class’ mean?

The existing coaches’ AC coaches were divided into three classes of first AC, second AC and third AC. But now there will also be a fourth class which will be called the three tier AC economy class.

What will be the difference between third AC and third AC economy class?

1. 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 berths more.
2. This will increase the rail revenue per coach.
3. Third AC fares will be increased in advance and third AC economy will get new class.
4. Third AC economy class seats created by taking out more seats in third AC coaches, there will be some passes. Three tier economy class will be cheaper than third AC
   Passengers traveling in new coaches of three tier economy class or third AC economy class will not be expensive. Its fare will be equal to the rent of third AC. But the fare of third AC will be increased. Newly built AC three tier economy class coaches will now be sent for trial
   Before any new rail engine or coaches are brought back on track for passengers, it is tested by Research Design and Standard Organization (RDSO). On Wednesday, the first three-tier economy class coach made from the rail coach factory Kapurthala will also be sent to Lucknow for testing. Railways claim that these coaches will be the cheapest AC passenger hired coaches in the world. 248 such coaches will be built in RCF Kapurthala this financial year. Other highlights of the new coach
5. In the new coach, for the first time, the Railways have removed the high voltage electric switchgear from inside the coach and installed it at the bottom of the train, which made it easy to add 11 additional seats in the coach.
6. It has a separate AC duct for each passenger, which the passenger can open or close at his convenience.
7. Lighting is improved
8. Walls and interior are much better.