AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout – 2AC Coach Seat Layout

AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout – 2AC Coach Seat Layout – 2 Tier AC Coach Facilities

Used for longer journey involving night by affluent class

It has 46 berths , LHB coach has 54 berths

It has 3 oriental and one western style of toilets

There are no doors but curtains are provided

8 compartment (LHB-9) , 7 are with 4 berths, One with 2 berths

2 shorter berths provided in front of each compartment along the length of the coach

Type Information
AC 1st Class Berth Layout Click Here
AC Car Chair Layout Click Here
AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout Click Here
3 tier AC Coach Seat Layout Click Here
First class train seat layout Click Here
Second class sitting coach layout Click Here
Second class sleeper coach layout Click Here

Here’s a detailed guide to the AC 2 Tier Sleeper Layout (2AC / 2A Coach) in Indian Railways:

🚆 AC 2 Tier (2A) Coach – Overview

Feature Details
Class Code 2A (AC 2 Tier)
Coach Type Sleeper (with berths, not seats)
Air Conditioning ✅ Yes
Privacy ✅ Curtains for each berth (older rakes)
Bedding Provided ✅ Yes (sheets, blanket, pillow)
Fare 💰 High (cheaper than 1A, costlier than 3A)

🛏️ AC 2 Tier Coach Layout (2A)

Each bay in a 2A coach has 6 berths:

🔹 Main Section: 4 Berths

| UB | LB     LB | UB |
|____|____   ____|____|

LB = Lower Berth  
UB = Upper Berth

🔹 Side Section: 2 Berths

| SU | SL |
|____|____|

SU = Side Upper  
SL = Side Lower

→ Total per bay = 6 berths

📐 Coach Layout Summary

  • Typically 46–54 berths in a 2A coach
  • Coach code: A1, A2, A3, etc.
  • Toilets: 2 Indian-style + 2 Western-style
  • Charging sockets & reading lamps at every berth

🔢 Berth Numbering in 2A Coach

Berth No. Type Placement
1, 2 LB, UB Main section (left)
3, 4 LB, UB Main section (right)
5 SL Side Lower
6 SU Side Upper

Numbering continues in a similar pattern throughout the coach.

🧾 2A vs. Other Classes

Feature 2A (AC 2 Tier) 3A (AC 3 Tier) SL (Sleeper)
AC ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No
Berths per bay 6 8 8
Side berths 2 2 2
Privacy curtains ✅ Yes (mostly) ❌ No ❌ No
Bedding provided ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No
Price 💰💰 💰 💰 (lowest)

🎒 Ideal For

  • Families, elderly travelers, business travelers
  • Those looking for comfort + moderate privacy
  • Long-distance overnight journeys

Would you like a visual seat map of 2A layout? I can generate one for easy reference!

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