IR wants to replace GS economy ACC and SL with 3ACE. In design phase they told the AC temp will be optimum temp at 24 deg C. But the 3ACE is designed with many added features like individual AC vents and USB chargers which should be given in 2AC and 3AC. The berth should be designed in such a way that the end of the berth towards Window is raised naturally which acts as a pillow and blanket is carried by passenger as in SL as is done in non AC sleeper buses. The fare of 3ACE should be that of GR fare which is inbetween SL and 3AC but they have priced it 5-7 lesser then 3AC which made passengers think to be provided with bedding. If bedding is avoided then IR will save Rs 30-50 on each berth being washing linen and attendent salary. ACCE should be priced...
more... at SL class fare such that GS traveller is upgraded.
please wait...Translate to EnglishIR wants to replace GS economy, ACC, and SL with 3ACE. They said during the design phase that the AC temp will be at an optimum 24 deg C. The 3ACE has many added features like individual AC vents and USB chargers that should be given in 2AC and 3AC. The berth should be designed with the end towards the window naturally raised to act as a pillow. The blanket should be carried by passengers like in non-AC sleeper buses. The fare of 3ACE should be in between SL and 3AC but they priced it 5-7 less than 3AC which made passengers think bedding would be provided. If bedding is avoided, IR will save Rs 30-50 on each berth for washing linen and attendant salary. ACCE should be priced at SL class fare to upgrade GS travellers.