TYPES OF COACHES IN INDIAN RAILWAYS

Here are the different types of coaches used in Indian Railways:

1. AC First Class (1A): This is the most luxurious and expensive class of travel, with
private cabins and all modern amenities.
2. AC 2-Tier (2A): This class offers a higher level of comfort than AC 3-Tier, with
private berths and curtains for privacy.
3. AC 3-Tier (3A): This is a popular class of travel for long-distance journeys, with
comfortable berths and air-conditioning.
4. Sleeper Class (SL): This is the most common class of travel in Indian Railways, with
non-air-conditioned coaches and open berths.
5. General Class (GN): This is the cheapest class of travel, with non-reserved seating
and no air-conditioning.
6. Chair Car (CC): This class of travel offers air-conditioned seating on short-distance
trains.
7. Executive Class Chair Car (EC): This is a premium class of travel on some Shatabdi
Express trains, with spacious seats and all modern amenities.
8. Anubhuti Coach: This is a luxurious coach introduced in some Shatabdi and
Rajdhani Express trains, offering amenities such as wide seats, LCD screens, and
exclusive catering.

Note: There may be other types of coaches used in Indian Railways for special
purposes or specific trains.

Different types of coaches used in Indian Railways have specific serial numbers.
Here is a list of serial numbers for some of the common types of coaches:

1. AC First Class (1A) - Serial number starts with 'H'

2. AC 2-Tier (2A) - Serial number starts with 'A'
3. AC 3-Tier (3A) - Serial number starts with 'B'
4. Sleeper Class (SL) - Serial number starts with 'S'
5. General Class (GN) - Serial number starts with 'G'
6. Chair Car (CC) - Serial number starts with 'C'
7. Executive Class Chair Car (EC) - Serial number starts with 'E'
8. Anubhuti Coach - Serial number starts with 'LHBAC'