Indian Railways, IRCTC: These coaches will have 83 berths instead of 72 berths like in AC-3 tier. At present, the Railway Board is in the process of fixing the fare for this class. Currently, the AC-3 tier is the entry-level AC class travel option for long-distance trains.
Indian Railways, IRCTC: For the convenience of railway passengers, the facility of more than 800 economy AC-3 coaches is being started soon. By the end of this year, passengers will start getting its benefits. According to the Railways, this service is being started for the passengers to have a cheaper and better travel experience. As per the latest information, Railways has so far designed 27 coaches exclusively for AC Economy Class and distributed them in different zones for use.
These new AC-economy coaches will be used in Duronto Express trains under Western Railway zone and other trains originating from various parts of the country. These coaches will have 83 berths instead of 72 berths as in AC-3 tier. At present, the Railway Board is in the process of fixing the fare for this class.
