Indian Railways’ RCF Kapurthala rolls out new AC 3-tier economy class coaches
Indian Railways’ manufacturing unit the Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala rolled out 15 AC 3-tier economy class coaches that will be attached to various mail and express trains. The AC 3-tier economy is touted to be the Railways’ most affordable class of air-conditioned travel.
The 83-berth coach features specially-abled friendly doors and toilets with ergonomic design and much more. RCF managed to produce over 110 coaches in May 2021 despite of restricted resources. The prototype of the AC 3-tier economy class was rolled out from the RCF for oscillation trials on February 10, just three months after the idea was conceived, a statement from the coach factory said.
Features of the new AC 3-tier economy coach:
- The design of the coach includes a redesigned AC duct to provide individual vents for each berth.
- The coach has an improved and modular design of seats and berths, foldable snack tables in both longitudinal and transverse bays, injury-free spaces and holders for water bottles, mobile phones and magazines.
- Individual reading lights and mobile charging points are provided for each berth in addition to standard sockets.
- The coach has wider doors making it convenient for specially-abled passengers