Sneak peek into Railways' new economy AC 3-tier coaches

North Central Railway is all set to run the newly introduced 3 AC economy coaches from 6/9/21. Touted by the ministry to be “synonymous with the cheapest and best AC travel in the world" Train No. 02403 will run from Prayagraj to Jaipur.

North Central Railway is all set to run the newly introduced 3 AC economy coaches from 6/9/21. Touted by the ministry to be “synonymous with the cheapest and best AC travel in the world

These coaches will be “economical” and in between the current AC three-tier and non-AC sleeper class, said officials. The bookings have been opened from August 28. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia

These passenger friendly coaches can carry more passengers as the berths have been increased from 72 to 83. Credit: Twitter/@RailMinIndia

The design has been improved for both Indian and the Western style lavatories while public address and passenger information systems have been installed as part of passenger facilities. Credit: AFP Photo