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In pics: Indian Railways rolls out first AC 3-Tier economy class coach

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In pics: Indian Railways rolls out first AC 3-Tier economy class coach
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Indian Railways on Wednesday has rolled out its first AC 3-Tier economy class coach which is being touted as the cheapest and best AC travel in the world. Indian Railways' AC 3-Tier economy class coach will be "economical". It will be in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class.
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The work on its design started in October 2020 while the ministry stated that many innovations have been incorporated in the design of the coach. Also Read | Farmers announce further strategy to intensify protest including Rail Roko Agitation new ac3 coach photo
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Here are some specifications:
  • It can carry more passengers as the berths have been increased from 72 to 83.
  •  The high voltage electrical switchgear has been shifted below the underframe, thus increasing the capacity of passengers by introducing 11 additional berths.
  • Each and every coach is having a wider and one disabled-friendly toilet entry door.
  • Several other design improvements have been made for passenger comfort including the AC ducting.
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  • It has a modular design of seats and berths, foldable snack tables in longitudinal and transverse bays, injury-free spaces, and holders for water bottles, mobile phones, and magazines.
  • It also has the ergonomically improved design of a ladder accessing to middle and upper berths.
  • There is an increased headroom in the middle and upper berths.
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