The value for money class in Train

SHIMLA · Jun 19th, 2005, 10:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyndy

We looked at AC3 and it was a bit difficult for us to get up to the higher bunks at our arthritic time of life! AC2 delivers for us!

We took AC1 Delhi/Agra and it was a waste of money when a lower class would have sufficed for a short trip.

Agree fully. For short day journeys, AC Chair Car is most comfortable and very economical too.

machadinha · Jun 19th, 2005, 19:00

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Originally Posted by steven_ber

It's there, it's just been called 'Non AC 3 Tier Sleeper'.

Ah! Thanks. Must have overlooked that (or it's been added later on?)

mahmud · Jun 20th, 2005, 22:28

During travel, it is nice to have comfortable journey.

sadhuji · Jun 21st, 2005, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by mahmud

During travel, it is nice to have comfortable journey.

not always mahmud bhai - remember 'the titanic'? it was supposed to be the ultimate in comfort and luxury.

shanthi · Sep 16th, 2005, 14:53

heh heh heh vous etre mechant sadhiji

shirleyart · Oct 17th, 2005, 03:20

My two cents:
I like Sleeper class if the weather is cool. The price is right and the other passengers are great! Last year (2004) the weather was 42 degrees celcius from the end of FEB onwards and sleeper class was too hot even at night time.

However, if you are travelling overnite, 3 tier AC is definitely quieter (the windows are always shut) so you don't hear the station noise and announcements. I get a much better sleep even tho' it can be cold with the A/C. Three Tier A/C is cleaner too as no dust (read Radjastan) or soot can blow on you from windows that won't close all the way when you are sleeping. The other passengers are maybe a little more standoffish in this class but even that is marginal and not always true.

Dr Funkenstein · Nov 5th, 2005, 17:44

I go for 2AC for a long, hot journey and Sleeper Class (Non AC 3 Tier) for pretty much everything else.

Bonzo · Nov 5th, 2005, 18:52

The best place to sleep for a 2m tall guy like me is upper berth sleeperclass!!!
When taking lower or middle berth I can't sleep because of all the people who bump to your legs; even in a relatively quiet class like ac 2 tier sleeper.
I traveled in may and june, but it was never too hot.
btw. if you going to jaisalmer or another deserttown, make sure you either get ac class or the upperberth in sleeper class, because of all the sand.
disadvantage of the upper berths are that they are often filthy, but some water are toiletpaper will do the job.

nirola · Dec 12th, 2005, 18:41

for me sleeper 3 tier is best but if travelling with kids and wife , can't take risk, so ac 3 tier preferred if nt able to get ac chair chair

tasuray · Feb 5th, 2006, 13:09

3A is the best in my opinion because it is economic,in respct to comfort, toilets are tried to be cleaned, water is available and the blankets.

guerik · Feb 6th, 2006, 06:37

I like sleeper (3 tier non-AC), particularly if I can nab the top bunk

It's not as cold (and even when it's quite hot the open windows cool you down well), it's comfy and it's cheap! I can always get a pretty good night's sleep, and it's often as cheap as my hotel would have been anyway.

I've travelled in everything but 1AC and Executive Chair classes, and it's definitely my favourite. Being so cheap it means I can travel a fair bit further than I could usually afford

dipnarayan.bhandari · May 24th, 2008, 18:54

Ac Iii Tier If The Journry Is In Day Time, Garib Rath Is There.. But He Class Named Itself Very Bad.. Garibs Wont Afford It And Ameers Will Think Twice For The Name ..

View Poll Results: The value for money class
Ticketless class!	7	4.55%
Second Class (Unreserved)	7	4.55%
Sleeper Class. (Non AC 3 Tier)	52	33.77%
AC 3-Tier sleeper	36	23.38%
AC 2-Tier sleeper	35	22.73%
AC First Class	12	7.79%
Chair Car	5	3.25%
Voters: 154. You may not vote on this poll

Nov 5th, 2005, 17:44	#22
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	I go for 2AC for a long, hot journey and Sleeper Class (Non AC 3 Tier) for pretty much everything else. __________________ Out There Somewhere : My Travel Blog.

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Bonzo Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 15	The best place to sleep for a 2m tall guy like me is upper berth sleeperclass!!! When taking lower or middle berth I can't sleep because of all the people who bump to your legs; even in a relatively quiet class like ac 2 tier sleeper. I traveled in may and june, but it was never too hot. btw. if you going to jaisalmer or another deserttown, make sure you either get ac class or the upperberth in sleeper class, because of all the sand. disadvantage of the upper berths are that they are often filthy, but some water are toiletpaper will do the job.

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nirola Tinga Tinga Ting Tinga Tinga Ting Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Somewhere near to Himalayas & 5 rivers Posts: 204	for me sleeper 3 tier is best but if travelling with kids and wife , can't take risk, so ac 3 tier preferred if nt able to get ac chair chair

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tasuray Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kolkata Posts: 311	3A is the best in my opinion because it is economic,in respct to comfort, toilets are tried to be cleaned, water is available and the blankets.

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guerik Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 1,038	I like sleeper (3 tier non-AC), particularly if I can nab the top bunk It's not as cold (and even when it's quite hot the open windows cool you down well), it's comfy and it's cheap! I can always get a pretty good night's sleep, and it's often as cheap as my hotel would have been anyway. I've travelled in everything but 1AC and Executive Chair classes, and it's definitely my favourite. Being so cheap it means I can travel a fair bit further than I could usually afford

May 24th, 2008, 18:54	#27
dipnarayan.bhandari Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: kolkata Posts: 1	Ac Iii Tier If The Journry Is In Day Time, Garib Rath Is There.. But He Class Named Itself Very Bad.. Garibs Wont Afford It And Ameers Will Think Twice For The Name ..

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