2nd class train differences

Nov 13th, 2002, 19:50

I took 2nd class trains on the marathon Bombay-Calcutta route. When I purchased my ticket the first time I asked if there was any difference other than air-con between 2nd class AC and 2nd class fan. I was told 'no'. This was incorrect.

In fact 2nd class fan is grubbier, has no curtains to allow privacy with the hall, and has several other inferior features. It costs twice as much to go AC but since it is only a $20 or so difference, who cares?

In fact I prefer to travel third class because there are more tasty looking girls - but I do so only for short journeys because my butt likes a soft seat.

Layman · Nov 14th, 2002, 12:48

3rd class has been abolished ages ago in India. You are probably talking about the 'unreserved' compartments.

-m2- · Nov 16th, 2002, 21:36

SL, is in reality, 3rd class. 2ac and 3ac are basically the same except for the bunks stacked 2 or 3 high. 2ac is a lot more money for very little benefit.

mike

Dec 15th, 2002, 08:33

Hello,
i will be arriving in india for the firdt time soon, and i did not understand through the guides what the train classifications exactly meant, such as 'tier', could any of you clarify the system a little better?
thank you for whatever information, erick.

Dec 16th, 2002, 09:22

tier refers to number of bunks..layers ...tiers.. a three tier is a coach where three beds are tiered one over another... like three bunk beds...

Dec 16th, 2002, 09:50

You'll get all the info you need from www.seat61.com/India.htm

armoury

Nov 13th, 2002, 19:50	#1
erosadventure Posts: n/a	2nd class train differences I took 2nd class trains on the marathon Bombay-Calcutta route. When I purchased my ticket the first time I asked if there was any difference other than air-con between 2nd class AC and 2nd class fan. I was told 'no'. This was incorrect. In fact 2nd class fan is grubbier, has no curtains to allow privacy with the hall, and has several other inferior features. It costs twice as much to go AC but since it is only a $20 or so difference, who cares? In fact I prefer to travel third class because there are more tasty looking girls - but I do so only for short journeys because my butt likes a soft seat.

Dec 16th, 2002, 09:50	#6
armoury Posts: n/a	Class Distinctions You'll get all the info you need from www.seat61.com/India.htm armoury

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Nov 14th, 2002, 12:48	#2
Layman Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bendakaalooru, KA Posts: 129	3rd class has been abolished ages ago in India. You are probably talking about the 'unreserved' compartments.

Nov 16th, 2002, 21:36	#3
-m2- . Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: . Posts: 1,575	SL, is in reality, 3rd class. 2ac and 3ac are basically the same except for the bunks stacked 2 or 3 high. 2ac is a lot more money for very little benefit. mike

Dec 15th, 2002, 08:33	#4
erickmunari Posts: n/a	Hello, i will be arriving in india for the firdt time soon, and i did not understand through the guides what the train classifications exactly meant, such as 'tier', could any of you clarify the system a little better? thank you for whatever information, erick.

Dec 16th, 2002, 09:22	#5
archits Posts: n/a	tier refers to number of bunks..layers ...tiers.. a three tier is a coach where three beds are tiered one over another... like three bunk beds...