Different Classes in Indian Rail
If you want to Travel in India by Train you Must know the Different Classes of Accommodation available in Rail.
For Sitting you get a seat and for long distance you get a berth.For Long distance Seat and berth are one and same thing
Indian Rail berths/Seats are Classified as under
Unreserved 2nd class or General
The Cheapest way to travel in India you will get wooden or padded plastic seats.
If you want to see real india Travel in this class .
But traveling could be a major headache in Summers.This class is Always full and overcrowded normally.
Not recommended for long distance overnight journeys (you'll see the huge scrum of Indians all trying to bag a seat), but quite acceptable for daytime journeys of up to a few hours.
For Sleeping and long distance trains
Sleeper Class:SL
The Comfortable way to travel if you want a reserved seat with low price.You will get padded seat and a berth earmarked for you.Beat the heat with fans.In Northern India it will get crowded during day.Still a comfortable way to travel .Normally 3 people Sleep above each other in three tiers of bunks - upper, middle and lower. in sides there are 2 bunks Upper and lower.
Air-conditioned 3-tier AC3
AC3 is sleeper with AC .it is less crowded as Day traveller normally dont enter AC3.This is the minimum level you should opt if you are travelling with family and want to stay clear of crowd and heat.Attendant distributes pillows, sheets and blankets.Coaches are Numbered as B1,B2 so on .it Costs nearly 2.5 times the sleeper .
Air-conditioned 2-tier (AC2)
AC3 with middle berth removed and curtains added for privacy. Attendant distributes pillows, sheets and blankets .Costs nearly Five Times of Sleeper.Good Way to travel on Moderate budget.Its not crowded and sometimes too lonely.
Air-conditioned first class (AC1)
Costliest,Spacious carpeted ,lockable compartments with washbasin.Costs about twice the price of AC2.
For Sitting on Trains Running for Short distance like Shatabdi
You can Choose from
AC Chair class
AC Executive chair class : Costliest
Seater Class:This is the cheapest one
If you want to Travel in India by Train you Must know the Different Classes of Accommodation available in Rail.
For Sitting you get a seat and for long distance you get a berth.For Long distance Seat and berth are one and same thing
Indian Rail berths/Seats are Classified as under
Unreserved 2nd class or General
The Cheapest way to travel in India you will get wooden or padded plastic seats.
If you want to see real india Travel in this class .
But traveling could be a major headache in Summers.This class is Always full and overcrowded normally.
Not recommended for long distance overnight journeys (you'll see the huge scrum of Indians all trying to bag a seat), but quite acceptable for daytime journeys of up to a few hours.
For Sleeping and long distance trains
Sleeper Class:SL
The Comfortable way to travel if you want a reserved seat with low price.You will get padded seat and a berth earmarked for you.Beat the heat with fans.In Northern India it will get crowded during day.Still a comfortable way to travel .Normally 3 people Sleep above each other in three tiers of bunks - upper, middle and lower. in sides there are 2 bunks Upper and lower.
Air-conditioned 3-tier AC3
AC3 is sleeper with AC .it is less crowded as Day traveller normally dont enter AC3.This is the minimum level you should opt if you are travelling with family and want to stay clear of crowd and heat.Attendant distributes pillows, sheets and blankets.Coaches are Numbered as B1,B2 so on .it Costs nearly 2.5 times the sleeper .
Air-conditioned 2-tier (AC2)
AC3 with middle berth removed and curtains added for privacy. Attendant distributes pillows, sheets and blankets .Costs nearly Five Times of Sleeper.Good Way to travel on Moderate budget.Its not crowded and sometimes too lonely.
Air-conditioned first class (AC1)
Costliest,Spacious carpeted ,lockable compartments with washbasin.Costs about twice the price of AC2.
For Sitting on Trains Running for Short distance like Shatabdi
You can Choose from
AC Chair class
AC Executive chair class : Costliest
Seater Class:This is the cheapest one
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