What is the difference between AC 3-tier and AC 2 tier?


What is the difference between AC 3-tier and AC 2 tier? 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. Delhi to Agra is not a long distance travel . So AC 2 or AC 3 , anyone would be fine !


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).


Is food included in 3 tier AC?

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.


What is the difference between 1Ac and 2Ac and 3Ac?

1Ac is a seperate coupe with closed doors having furnished accommodation for two persons. 2Ac and 3Ac coaches are Air-conditioned sleeper coaches having berths arranged serially with the difference that in 2Ac berths are under 2 tiers (lower, upper) and in 3Ac under 3 tiers (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.


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.