B1 Coach in Trains
Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world. Every day lakhs of people travel by train in India. Whenever we book a train ticket, the name of the coach on the ticket is S1, S2, B1, B2, A1, HA1 etc. Out of all these coaches, most passengers express curiosity to travel in B1.
But there are many people who do not know about B1 coach and due to this they make mistakes in booking tickets.
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So let’s know, what is a B1 coach? What kind of seats are there in this coach and what facilities do passengers get in B1?
What is B1 coach?
In Indian Railway “B1 coach” refers to the first AC 3-tier (3A) coach in an Indian Railways train. This coach provides air-conditioned, 3-tiered sleeping berths with basic facilities like bedding, charging points, and a foldable table.
If you have booked a ticket of Indian Railways and B1 is written in front of the coach number on that ticket, then it means your seat is in the Third AC (3AC) coach. At the same time, this is the first 3AC coach of that train.
That is –
- B1 means = first third AC coach
- B2 means = second third AC coach
- B3 means = third third AC coach. & more like this
B1 Coach Seat Layout
Let us tell you, B1 coach is a complete Third AC (3AC) class. A coach of B1 has the facility of about 65 to 72 seats. At the same time, every compartment of this coach has 8 seats i.e. lower, middle and upper berths, which have been designed keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers.
Along with this, there are 2 seats in the corridors in front of the B1 coach, which are called side lower and side upper. Along with this, there are a total of 8 seats in the B1 coach and 8-9 sections in the seat map.
Facilities of B1 Coach
- AC cooling facility is available in the entire coach of B1, so that the passengers do not face any problem.
- If a passenger travels a long distance, then there is a facility of bedsheet, pillow and blanket for them, which makes their journey comfortable.
- Mobile charging points are available on every berth of B1 coach.
- Every seat of this coach is cushioned, which gives a very comfortable feel.
- Cleanliness is taken care of in B1 coach, which is monitored by the railway staff.
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B1 Coach Seat Map
Let us know what the numbers written on the train ticket like – B1, 23, LB (Lower Berth) mean.
B1 – Coach number.
23 – Seat number.
LB/UB/MB/SL/SU – Type of berth.
- LB = Lower berth
- UB = Upper berth
- MB = Middle berth
- SL = Side Lower
- SU = Side Upper
Due to these numbers written on the ticket, you will not have trouble finding your seat.
Train Coach Position
While boarding the train, it is very difficult to find B1 coach. At that time, the thought comes repeatedly in the mind that the train may leave while searching for the coach. For this, it is very important for you to know in which part of the train the coach is placed.
Let us tell you that most of the B1 coach is placed in the middle part of the engine. But this does not always happen. But this may vary. To avoid confusion and save time, you can also track live train status to know the coach position in advance.
Therefore, coach position display board is installed at the station, with the help of which you can easily find your coach. Along with this, you can also check the coach positions through zoop, railway app IRCTC and NTES.
Experience of travelling in B1 Coach
If you have travelled in B1 coach i.e. third AC after travelling in sleeper class, then you will clearly see the difference. Compared to sleeper class, B1 coach is less crowded, the atmosphere is calm and its seats are also very comfortable, due to which you get a good sleep. If you are planning a long journey, then B1 coach is a very good option for this.
Indian Railways’ Third AC coach is called B1 Coach, which usually has 64 to 72 seats. In B1 Coach, special attention is given to facilities like air-conditioning, bedding, cleanliness, and security. If you face difficulty in finding your seat, the B1 coach seat map can help you locate it easily.
For passengers looking for both affordability and comfort, B1 coach is an excellent choice. Along with a comfortable journey, you can also enjoy food delivery in train by Zoop, making your travel experience even more convenient.
