India’s first train to get AC Economy coaches will make its maiden journey tonight!

Train no. 02403, the Prayagraj–Jaipur Special Express, will leave Prayagraj tonight at 11.10 pm and reach Jaipur by 12.10 pm tomorrow. Running daily, this train boasts two new AC Economy coaches—the first of their kind—with a fare of Rs.1085.

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What’s so special about these coaches, you might ask?

Well, the Railways introduced this new three-tiered coach class, 3E, to offer passengers a pricing midpoint between the existing AC 3-Tier (3A) and the non-AC Sleeper class (SL).

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As further 3E coaches roll out, more Indians will get to enjoy a comfortable trip experience at affordable rates, especially during the harsh summer months. Passengers will also get a taste of thoughtful modern facilities. 

Here’s what each coach looks like: 

• Each coach has 83 berths instead of the 72 seen in AC 3-Tier.

• Each berth has its own AC vent, individual reading lights and mobile charging points.

• Each compartment has foldable snack tables and holders for bottles/magazines/mobile phones. 

• Ladders for the middle and upper berths have been redesigned for easier climbing and to give passengers more headroom while lying down.

• The coach is disability-friendly, with wheelchair access to the entrance and compartments. The toilets are also built keeping their needs in mind. 

Indian Railways 3AC Economy coach is ready to offer affordable AC travel with enhanced features like increased Passenger capacity from 72 to 83 berths, modular design of seats, individual vents of AC for all berths, CCTV,foldable snack tables, divyang friendly toilets. pic.twitter.com/1i8cVOunwB

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) September 3, 2021