What is AC 2 tier in train images?

AC Two Tier: These air-conditioned coaches have sleeping berths across eight bays. Berths are usually arranged in two tiers in bays of six, four across the width of the coach and two berths longways on the other side of the corridor, with curtains along the gangway or corridor.

How many seats are there in 2nd AC?

Second AC or AC 2-tier (2A) It has 6 berths in each compartment. Only 2 berths are there on each side of the compartment and there is no middle berth. Therefore, it is also sometimes classed ac 2-tier. This gives ample space to passengers unlike crowded third AC coaches.

What is the difference between AC 1 tier and 2 tier?

AC 2-tier is found on almost all long-distance trains and is slightly cheaper than AC First Class and around 25% more expensive than non-AC First Class (FC). Coaches are airconditioned with sleeping berths, curtains and individual reading lamps.

Does AC 2 tier have curtains?

Next time you travel in AC tier 2 coaches, there are chances that you may not find curtain in the train that covers the passenger cubicles. Indian railways is planning to remove the cubicle curtains in AC 2 tier coaches as it is finding it difficult to keep them clean.

Which AC tier is best?

AC 2 Tier (2AC) It is very comfortable and the bedding (pillow, blanket and bed sheet) is provided. The air-conditioning can fluctuate and so the temperature may vary. It may get very cold, but overall it’s a great experience.

Can we sleep in AC 3 tier?

AC 3 Tier: Air conditioned coaches with 64 sleeping berths. Berths are usually arranged as in 2AC but with three tiers across the width and two longways as before giving eight bays of eight. They are slightly less well-appointed, usually no reading lights or curtained off gangways. Bedding is included with fare.

Which berth is best in 2AC?

3AC has six (upper, middle and lower) and two on the other side (side upper and side lower). Less berth in 2AC so less people in 2AC. If you are female travelling alone, upper seats are best for night.

Which is better 2AC or 3AC?

AC 3 Tier (3AC) It’s more crowded than 2AC, and lacks the privacy curtains and individual reading lights found in 2AC. You are still provided with bedding for overnight trains. Unreliable at times, there are power sockets to charge but you will have to share these with the other passengers.

Are there curtains in AC 2 tier?

Can we get blanket in 2nd AC?

Bed rolls comprising of one blanket, one pillow, 2 bed sheets and one face towel, are supplied free of cost to all passengers traveling by AC First Class, AC 2-tier sleeper and AC 3-tier sleeper classes including those boarding from intermediate stations.