Train Compartments

Train Compartments

We have the pleasure to give you a brief idea about the various classes available in Indian trains. Following is the description of various classes available to match all your requirements:

Chair Car (Airconditioned)
Sitting only with comfortable push-back seats (3 by 2) in each row with passage in between and two western style toilets in each compartment. Meals, mineral water, tea/coffee are served according to the timings of the travel & included in the ticket price. STD & ISD facility are also available & payable through credit cards. This class is only available in Shatabdi Express & few other express trains running on short routes.


Executive Chair Car (Airconditioned)
Sitting only with luxury push back seats (2 by 2) in each row with passage space in between. Meals, mineral water, tea / coffee are served according to the timings of the travel & included in the ticket price (better meals are served in this class). STD & ISD facility are also available & payable through credit cards. This class is only available in Shatabdi Express.


1st Class A/C Sleeper

In this class, two types of cabins are available:
» Cabin for four passengers, which can be locked from inside. Each cabin has two lower berths & two upper berths.
» Cabin for two passengers (most suitable for honeymoon couples), which can be locked from inside. Each cabin has one lower berth & one upper berth.

Dressing mirror, small table, bed rolls, first aid box are available with the Guard. However, meals are available only in Rajdhani Express & few other super fast trains.

2nd Class A/C Sleeper (also known as 2 Tier A/C sleeper)
In this class, seats / sleepers are divided in two parts with passage in between. One side has four berths (two lower & two upper) but they cannot be locked. Curtains are provided for privacy. The other side has two berths (one lower & one upper) with curtains.


Dressing mirror & bed rolls are also available. However, meals are available only in Rajdhani Express & few other super fast train.

3rd Class AC Sleeper (also known as 3 Tier A/C sleeper)
It is identical to AC 2 Tier but one more middle berth is inserted in this category. It is cheaper compared to AC 2 Tier but naturally has tighter space.