Ministry of Railways | Introduction of Economy Class Coaches

Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronic & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw has informed that Rail Coach Factory, Kaputhala rolled out first rake of 15 AC three-tier economy class coaches

on 31.05.2021.

Main features and improved facilities provided are as follows:

1. 1. 1. Capacity of 83 berths as against 72 berths of AC three-tier coach.
      2. Provided with one disabled friendly toilet.
      3. AC ducting redesigned to provide individual AC vents for each berth.
      4. Improved and modular design of seats & berths, foldable snack tables & water holders.
      5. Individual reading lights, mobile charging points with USB ports.
      6. Improved fire safety furnishing compliant to EN 45545-2 HL3 standard.

Subject to operational feasibility, traffic pattern & availability of Rolling Stock, induction of economy class coaches is being undertaken over Indian railways. As on 15.03.2022, 65 economy class coaches have been inducted over Indian Railways.