{"id":5643,"date":"2025-08-06T04:14:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=5643"},"modified":"2025-08-06T04:14:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T04:14:01","slug":"ac-2-tier-seating-arrangement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-2-tier-seating-arrangement\/","title":{"rendered":"AC 2 Tier Seating Arrangement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2><strong>AC 2 Tier Seating Arrangement<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Used for longer journey involving night by affluent class<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It has 46 berths , LHB coach has 54 berths<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>It has 3 oriental and one western style of toilets<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>There are no doors but curtains are provided<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>8 compartment (LHB-9) , 7 are with 4 berths, One with 2 berths<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>2 shorter berths provided in front of each compartment along the length of the coach<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/12\/AC-2-Tier-Seating-Arrangement.png\" alt=\"ac-2-tier-seating-arrangement\" width=\"915\" height=\"161\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"3563972334\" \/><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7141 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/12\/Train-Seat-Map-Sleeper-Class-1-2.png\" alt=\"train-seat-map-sleeper-class-1\" width=\"173\" height=\"177\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2926099273\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7144 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2021\/12\/Seating-Arrangement.png\" alt=\"seating-arrangement\" width=\"211\" height=\"113\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2430418311\" \/><\/p>\n<table class=\"csdtable\" style=\"width: 44.6802%;height: 264px\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"43\"><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"258\"><strong>Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"108\"><strong>Information<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"43\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"258\"><strong>AC 1st Class Berth Layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-1st-class-berth-layout-ac-1st-class-seat-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"43\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"258\"><strong>AC Car Chair Layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-chair-car-coach-layout-ac-chair-car-seating-arrangement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"43\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"258\"><strong>AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/ac-2-tier-sleeper-layout-2ac-coach-seat-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"43\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"258\"><strong>3 tier AC Coach Seat Layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/3-tier-ac-coach-seat-map-3-tier-ac-coach-seat-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 24px\">\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"43\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"258\"><strong>First class train seat layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 24px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/first-class-train-seat-layout-train-first-class-seat-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"43\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"258\"><strong>Second class sitting coach layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/2s-second-sitting-second-class-seating-coach-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click Here<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"height: 48px\">\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"43\"><strong>7<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"258\"><strong>Second class sleeper coach layout<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"height: 48px\" width=\"108\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/train-seat-map-sl-class-second-class-sleeper-coach-layout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2025\/08\/aabvgXicu1mSUVJSUGylr5-al1xUWVCSmqJbkpRnoJdeXJJYkpmsl5yfq5-Zm5ieWmxfaAuUsXL0S7F0Tw72cczMzAkPLjQOMSrPjSgJL_WqctEtTSlLjawsKw51cy0PDU_zSnHx8UnOrUpO9PTziKryKzFOyzTPd1QrBgBDuysC.jpg\" alt=\"reddit.com\/r\/indianrailw...\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a visual representation of the <strong>AC 2-Tier (2A) coach seating arrangement<\/strong> commonly found in Indian Railways. This snapshot provides a helpful overview of berth layout and numbering.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Understanding the AC 2-Tier (2A) Coach Layout<\/h2>\n<h3>Coach Configuration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Two-tier sleeping berths<\/strong> are arranged in open-plan bays:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main side (across the width)<\/strong>: 4 berths per bay \u2014 2 Lower Berths (LB) and 2 Upper Berths (UB).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Side section (along the aisle)<\/strong>: 2 berths \u2014 Side Lower (SL) and Side Upper (SU).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Thus, each compartment (bay) contains <strong>6 berths<\/strong> in total.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Coach Capacity<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ICF coaches<\/strong> typically accommodate <strong>46 berths<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LHB coaches<\/strong> can contain up to <strong>54 berths<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Bedding (sheets, pillows, blankets), curtains for privacy, individual reading lights, and charging sockets are standard amenities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Typical Seat\/Berth Numbering (ICF Layout)<\/h2>\n<p>Rows follow a repeating pattern similar to:<\/p>\n<pre><code> Main Section      Side Section\n[UB][LB]    [LB][UB]   [SL][SU]\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Refer to <strong>IndianTrainInfo\u2019s ICF seat layout<\/strong> for exact berth numbers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LB (Lower Berths)<\/strong>: 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 15, 19, 21, 25, 27, 31, 33, 37, 39, 43<\/li>\n<li><strong>UB (Upper Berths)<\/strong>: 2, 4, 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 22, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 40, 44<\/li>\n<li><strong>SL (Side Lower)<\/strong>: 5, 11, 17, 23, 29, 35, 41, 45<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Additional Details<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Privileged Amenities<\/strong>: 2A offers better comfort\u2014more legroom and privacy\u2014compared to 3A, making it suitable for overnight journeys and premium travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berth Dimensions<\/strong> (as per measurements from railfare enthusiasts):\n<ul>\n<li>Lower berth: ~185\u202fcm length \u00d7 67\u202fcm width<\/li>\n<li>Upper berth: ~182\u202fcm \u00d7 64\u202fcm<\/li>\n<li>Vertical space: ~83\u202fcm between berths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Quick Reference Table<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Feature<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Configuration<\/td>\n<td>2 tiers across + 2 side berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berths per compartment<\/td>\n<td>6 berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICF Coach Capacity<\/td>\n<td>46 berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>LHB Coach Capacity<\/td>\n<td>54 berths<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Key Amenities<\/td>\n<td>Curtains, reading lights, bedding<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Berth Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>~185\u00d767\u202fcm (Lower), ~182\u00d764\u202fcm (Upper)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Need a printable PDF map or help locating your berth on a specific train? 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