Indian Railways to launch 806 new economy AC 3-tier coaches soon

22 Jul 2021 CW Team

The Indian Railways will soon begin rolling out 806 new air-conditioned three-tier economy coaches this fiscal year to provide the cheapest and best AC travel in the world.

These coaches will be cost-effective, with fares ranging from AC three-tier coaches to non-AC sleeper class coaches, added the officials.

A railway official revealed that 806 AC three-tier economy class coaches will be available by the end of 2021 or early 2022. To produce these coaches, all of the coach factories will work in tandem.

The railways are preparing for the future and will provide a better travel experience for all passengers than ever before, he said.

Coaches will be manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, the Integrated Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, and the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rai Bareilly, all of which are part of the Indian Railways. The number of berths in each coach has been increased to 83 from the current 72, giving the new coaches a higher passenger capacity.

Seats and berths on the new coaches are going to be improved and modular, with foldable snack tables in both longitudinal and transverse bays.

In each coach, there'll be individual AC vents for every berth, also together with a wider toilet door and one for the specially-abled.

In addition to the standard socket, each berth will have its own reading light and mobile charging point.

It will have a better ladder design for accessing the upper and middle berths, as well as more headroom in both berths.

Public address and passenger information systems, as well as Indian and western-style lavatories, have been installed.

The coaches will also improve fire safety by adhering to EN45545-2HL3, the international standard for materials.

There are currently 25 such coaches in service, with ten on the Western Railway, seven on the North Central Railway, five on the North Western Railway, and three on the Northern Railway.

These new AC coaches are available on the Dehradun-Prayagraj and Prayagraj-Raj Dehradun Express, Jaipur Duronto, New Delhi Duronto, Jaipur-Chennai Central Express, Jaipur-Coimbatore Express, and Lichchavi Express.

Image Source

Also read: Railways to roll out 10 Vande Bharat trains connecting 40 cities

Also read: Indian Railways rolls out new generation smart coaches

"Join industry leaders at RAHSTA Expo, India's premier platform for roads, highways and traffic infrastructure. Register now to explore innovations, network with experts and shape the future of mobility."

The Indian Railways will soon begin rolling out 806 new air-conditioned three-tier economy coaches this fiscal year to provide the cheapest and best AC travel in the world. These coaches will be cost-effective, with fares ranging from AC three-tier coaches to non-AC sleeper class coaches, added the officials. A railway official revealed that 806 AC three-tier economy class coaches will be available by the end of 2021 or early 2022. To produce these coaches, all of the coach factories will work in tandem. The railways are preparing for the future and will provide a better travel experience for all passengers than ever before, he said. Coaches will be manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, the Integrated Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, and the Modern Coach Factory (MCF) in Rai Bareilly, all of which are part of the Indian Railways. The number of berths in each coach has been increased to 83 from the current 72, giving the new coaches a higher passenger capacity. Seats and berths on the new coaches are going to be improved and modular, with foldable snack tables in both longitudinal and transverse bays. In each coach, there'll be individual AC vents for every berth, also together with a wider toilet door and one for the specially-abled. In addition to the standard socket, each berth will have its own reading light and mobile charging point. It will have a better ladder design for accessing the upper and middle berths, as well as more headroom in both berths. Public address and passenger information systems, as well as Indian and western-style lavatories, have been installed. The coaches will also improve fire safety by adhering to EN45545-2HL3, the international standard for materials. There are currently 25 such coaches in service, with ten on the Western Railway, seven on the North Central Railway, five on the North Western Railway, and three on the Northern Railway. These new AC coaches are available on the Dehradun-Prayagraj and Prayagraj-Raj Dehradun Express, Jaipur Duronto, New Delhi Duronto, Jaipur-Chennai Central Express, Jaipur-Coimbatore Express, and Lichchavi Express. Image Source Also read: Railways to roll out 10 Vande Bharat trains connecting 40 cities Also read: Indian Railways rolls out new generation smart coaches

Real Estate

07 Jul 2026

SNN Estates Expands North Bengaluru Housing Project

SNN Estates has announced an expansion of its SNN Estates Felicity residential project in North Bengaluru following strong buyer demand, with 75 per cent of the first-phase inventory sold within three days of launch.The developer will add 76 apartments in the new phase, taking the project's estimated revenue potential to around Rs 1,000 crore upon completion of Phase 2.Spread across 6.5 acres in Rachenahalli, near Manyata Tech Park, the project comprises 604 apartments in 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3 and 4 BHK configurations. The development includes a 50,000-sq-ft clubhouse with amenities such as sports co..

Infrastructure Urban

07 Jul 2026

SCG Drives ASEAN Industrial Transformation Strategy

SCG is strengthening its focus on ASEAN as a key growth region by advancing industrial transformation, enhancing competitiveness and building resilient regional value chains. Thammasak Sethaudom, President and Chief Executive Officer, SCG, highlighted the need for industries to continuously develop capabilities, strengthen resilience and deepen regional cooperation to achieve sustainable long-term growth.SCG views ASEAN as an important growth engine alongside China, supported by favourable demographics, trade connectivity and investment flows. With ASEAN’s GDP projected to grow by around 4.7..

Products

07 Jul 2026

EUROBOND Expands NABL Accreditation to 51 Testing Parameters

EUROBOND, the flagship brand of Euro Panel Products, has expanded the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation of its in-house laboratory from 16 to 51 mechanical and chemical testing parameters, making it the only Indian aluminium composite panel (ACP) manufacturer with accreditation covering such an extensive testing scope.The expanded accreditation enables the company to independently test coils, coatings, cores, aluminium composite panels (ACP) and metal composite panels (MCP) in accordance with international standards, including IS, ASTM, ..