Third AC Economy Coaches In 18 Trains: How It Is Different From Regular Third AC Coaches

The South East Central Railway (SECR) introduced the all-new Third AC Economy coaches in 18 trains to enhance passenger comfort and affordability.

This includes the Durg-Bhopal Amarkantak Express, Durg-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express, Durg-Jammu Tawi Express, both Durg-Nautanwa Express trains, Durg-Kanpur Express, Durg-Ajmer Express, and Durg-Udhampur Express.?

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The SECR has said that the fare of a Third AC Economy berth will be two and a half times that of a sleeper berth, which is 8 per cent less than standard third AC coaches.

What is the Third AC Economy coach, and When was it introduced??

Indian Railways offers various types of coaches within a single train. This includes First AC, Second AC, Third AC, and Sleeper coaches.?

Among these, the Third AC coaches have emerged as a popular choice among passengers due to their affordability and comfort.?

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Recognizing the popularity of the third AC (AC-3) coaches, the Ministry of Railways had introduced the Third AC Economy (AC-3 Economy) coach in 2021.?

How is Third AC Economy different from third AC coaches??

In AC-3, there are 6 berths and 2 side berths in each compartment. AC-3 Economy has 3 side berths, making it a total of 9 berths per compartment.?

Further, AC-3 coaches have a berth capacity of 72, while the berth capacity in AC-3 Economy was increased to 83.?

The fare structure for AC-3 Economy is also roughly 8 per cent less than 3AC Coach.?

Other salient features of the AC-3 Economy include the following:?

1. Improved and modular design of seats and berth
2. Foldable snack tables in both longitudinal and transverse bays?
3. Individual AC vents for each berth
4. Wider toilet door and entrance door for Divyangjan in each coach?
5. Individual reading lamp and USB charging points for each berth
6. Increased headroom for both middle and upper berths?
7. Public address and passenger information systems?
8. Better fire safety due to use of materials in compliance with EN45545- 2HL3, the global benchmark for fire safety?
9. CCTV Camera?
10. Improved design of ladder for accessing the upper and middle berths.

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