Indian Railways begins service of cheaper 3AC Economy Coach travel starting with Pragyaraj-Jaipur express
Indian Railways has started its new 3AC Economy coach services
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New Delhi, September 07: With an aim to provide an economical and luxurious AC travel experience, the Indian Railways has started its new 3AC Economy coach services. For the first time, the coach has been attached to Train No.02403 Prayagraj-Jaipur Express.
.The new AC Economy coach has 83 berths as compared to 72 berths in 3AC Coach. Also, the fare structure for this coach is 8% lesser than 3AC Coach.
Soon 2 more trains, Train No. 02429/02430 New Delhi-Lucknow AC special and Train No. 02229/02230 Lucknow Mail will start, with the new 3AC Economy coach.
Facility of entry in the coach along with disabled-friendly toilet in a wheel chair has been made.
Several design improvements have also been made for improving passenger comfort. Redesign of the AC ducting has been made by providing individual vents for all berths. Improved and modular design of seats and berths have been made to improve comfort, reduce weight of the coach and improve maintenance friendliness.
The toilets have improved design of both the Indian and Western style lavatories.
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The interior has luminescent aisle markers, illuminated berth indicators integral with night lights with luminescent berth numbers.
Berth capacity went from 72 to 83.
Foldable snack tables in longitude and transverse bays.
Individual AC vents for every berth.
Wide toilet door and entrance door for Divyangjan.
Individual reading lamps and USB charging points for each berth.
Improving fire safety by using material in compliance with EN45545- 2HL3, the global benchmark for fire safety.
CCTV Cameras.Improved design of ladder to access upper and middle berths.