What are 3A coaches?


What are 3A coaches? 3A Travel class is the most preferred category of train-tickets for traveling as they provide a fairly good experience at an affordable price. Due to this, they are usually the heaviest coaches on the train. It has 8 berths in each compartment.


Is 3A a sleeper coach?

Third AC or AC 3-tier (3A) Third AC Sleeper has 8 berths in each compartment. The backrest of the lower berth is pulled upward to make it a middle berth and since each side of the compartment has three seats, it becomes impossible for an adult to sit upright when all three berths are open.


What 3A means in train?

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. 4. Indicates originating and destination station as well as the station upto which you have sought a reservation.


What is difference between 3A and 2A?

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


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.


What does SL 1A 2A 3A 2S CC mean?

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. 4. Indicates originating and destination station as well as the station upto which you have sought a reservation.


What is the best seat on a coach?

Seats Ahead of the Front Axle
  • These seats can often help if you suffer with travel sickness. Being ahead of the front axle can reduce the feelings of sickness.
  • Towards the front of the coach so first off the coach.
  • The front step can often be lowered on a coach to make it easier to board or exit the coach.


Is food free on First Class trains?

Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.