What is the difference between 2 tier and 3 tier train?


What is the difference between 2 tier and 3 tier train? Ps forgot to add on the train from Dehli to Agra and back lol!!! :) AC 2 has 2 layers ( floors ) of seat ( beds ) and AC 3 has 3 layers ( floors) of seats ( beds ), AC 2 is better than AC 3 if you need more privacy otherwise both are fine . AC 2 cost more than AC 3 if compared cost wise.


Can I upgrade 3 tier AC to 2 tier AC?

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.


Can we sleep in AC 3 tier?

AC3 (or A-3) – Same facilities as AC2 class, the only difference is they are busier because they have more beds – 3 tier bunk beds (upper, middle and lower) are grouped in bays of 6 beds plus 3 bunk beds along the corridors. Unlike AC2 there are no privacy curtains.


Which is better 2AC and 3AC?

The 3AC is 3tier, 2AC is 2tier berths and 1ac is having more privacy and the attendant will make bed for you. AC is same , the only difference is seat/berth numbers. 1 AC - 1 seat/berth ( lower berth) , 2 AC - 2 seat - Bunker bed type - lower and upper berth, 3rd AC - sleeper berth ( lower, middle, upper).


Does AC 3 Tier have curtains?

Railways had installed curtains in air-conditioned coaches in 2009 to give more privacy to passengers, but stopped using it in the AC-3 tier coaches after a fire accident on the Bangalore-Nanded Express in 2014.


Which is best seat in AC 3 tier?

In my opinion in AC 3 Tier always try to book the side berths - upper(SU) or lower(SL). Its a squeeze on the other berths during the day time, with three people sharing space which is comfortably meant for two.


What does SL mean in train?

SL - Sleeper class: This is the widely used coach being used. It has either 72 seats in normal trains or 78 seats Duranto trains with 6 seats on one side and 2 seats on opposite side. This is a budget friendly coach for the major category of passengers.