What does the code 'M' on a train ticket mean?

M' refers to Third AC Economy class, a new coach type with modern amenities.

What are the main features of M coaches?

M coaches have AC vents, reading lights, charging ports, and 83 seats compared to 72 in regular 3rd AC coaches.

How is Third AC Economy different from regular Third AC?

Third AC Economy has more seats, smaller space between seats, and a lower fare than regular Third AC.

What are the main features of M coaches?

M coaches have AC vents, reading lights, charging ports, and 83 seats compared to 72 in regular 3rd AC coaches.

How is Third AC Economy different from regular Third AC?

Third AC Economy has more seats, smaller space between seats, and a lower fare than regular Third AC.

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Indian Railways Has Introduced New Luxury Train Coaches Called M Coaches

Diya Vig

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Updated: 28-01-2025 at 6:45 AM

Indian Railways Has Introduced New Luxury Train Coaches Called M Coaches

Indian Railways aims to serve all passengers and takes many steps to make journeys smooth. The rail network has expanded and coaches have become more luxurious and comfortable.

Trains now have many coach types, making trips more fun. Coaches are divided by class.

When booking a train ticket, you will receive a seat number. The seat number provides details about which coach and specific seat you should sit in. For example, if your ticket is for a sleeper car, it will have an "S" in the seat number. If it says something like "B1" or "B2", that means you have a third class AC ticket. You can use the seat number to find your assigned seat for the trip. However, some tickets just have an "M" listed, so people get confused about which coach class they will be in.

In 2021, Railways added some trains with better facilities than 3A coaches. This coach is called M code. So far it is only available on a few trains. This new category of train coaches uses codes like M1 and M2.

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Before jumping on to the M Coach, let us first understand the codes used for train bookings.

What Exactly Each Code Mean?

Here is what the different codes on train tickets stand for:

A - This means the ticket is for a second class AC (air-conditioned) coach.

B - This means the ticket is for a third class AC coach.

H - The ticket is for a first class AC coach.

S - This coach is sleeper class, which provides berths for overnight travel.

D - This code indicates the ticket is for a second class seating coach.

What Is An M Coach?

M code on your train ticket means you will travel in Third AC Economy class. This is a new type of coach added to some trains. Third AC Economy is similar to regular Third AC but with some small differences. It may be slightly less comfortable than Third AC. The fare for Third AC Economy is also less than regular Third AC.

Basically, M coaches have modern amenities. The design improved over earlier coaches. Each seat has a separate AC vent. Stands, reading lights and charging ports are at each seat for convenience.

Main Difference Of AC-3 Economy From The Tier?

Economy coaches have more seats than regular 3rd AC coaches. This means the seats are smaller and there is less space between seats. Reports say economy coaches have 83 seats, while regular coaches only have 72 seats. So 83 seats are squeezed into the space of 72 seats.

Economy class is one level above sleeper class and one level below regular Third AC. However, it has air conditioning like Third AC.

Conclusion

M Coaches by Indian Railways is the first step for providing better comfort and facilities at the same time not burdening the cost more. Operating between sleeper class and regular Third AC, the economy coaches are new-aged couchettes which include available features like AC vents, light for reading, and charging points, and can accommodate more travellers than the previous models. Thus, as Indian Railways is striving to improve, the M Coach will allow the passengers to save money while not depriving them of the most necessary comforts. This is a continuous effort of the Indian Railways to upgrade the conditions for its vast client base.

To know more, or for any queries, reservation, and general enquiry visit the Indian Railways.

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