What is the difference between 2AC and 3AC?

3AC coach is the most basic type, with three berths (beds) in a compartment. It does not have a separate seating area like 2AC and 1AC coaches do. 2 AC coach has two berths and a separate seating area, while 1 AC coach has one berth and a separate seating area. All these coaches have air-conditioning facility.



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While a normal AC 3-tier coach has 72 berths, AC 3-tier economy has 80. Railways earned Rs 231 crore from the AC 3-tier economy class in the first year of its introduction. According to data, from April-August, 2022, 15 lakh people travelled in these coaches, generating earnings of Rs 177 crore.

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Class 2A fit has allowance and tolerance. Class 3A fit, however, has only tolerance, creating a tighter fit.

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Upgradation of passengers is done to one class above only e.g. from sleeper to 3AC, 3AC to 2AC and 2AC to 1AC, said IRCTC. 4. The original PNR of upgraded passengers remains unchanged and all information from PRS is provided when an enquiry is made with the original PNR. 5.

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Refer to the class of accommodation in which you intend to trael. Such class of accommodation is abbreviated as below: 1A= First AC, 2A=2 Tier AC Sleer, 3A= 3 tier AC sleeper, CC= Chair Car, FC=First Class, SL= Sleeper Class, 2S= Second Class seat.

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The food fare is included in the main fare. Nowadays, an option is available to passengers, to opt out of Rajdhani food and if done, the cost of ticket reduces. On any other train, in AC 3 Tier, you can order food and pay for it. So this is not a facility really - just a convenience.

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AC three tier: Air-conditioned coaches with 64 sleeping berths. Berths are similar to 2A, but with three tiers across the width and two lengthwise for eight bays of eight. They are slightly less well-appointed, usually with no reading lights or curtains.

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