Sunday , December 22 2024

What is the difference between general and 2S coach of the train? Know this before booking the ticket


Train Rules: Every day millions of people travel by train in India. If you have also traveled by train then you must know that trains have different types of coaches from First Class AC to General Coach. However, have you ever wondered what is the difference between General and 2S coach? Because both the coaches do not have AC. You will also find a huge crowd of passengers in it. Despite both the coaches being the same, why are they given different names? Today in this article we will tell you about these dustbins in detail, so that you will get an idea of ​​the distance between these dustbins.

Difference between General and 2S coach

  • Many people consider these two compartments to be the same. They believe that the names of sleeper coaches are like numbers S1, S2 and S3. In such a situation, they think that 2S will mean only general coaches, but it is not so. 2S and general coaches are completely different from each other.
  • You can buy a confirmed seat for 2S coach. You will also be given a seat number to sit in it.
  • This is not the case in general coaches. You will get a ticket, but the seat number will not be written on it. Whoever comes first can sit after getting a seat. In this, you cannot take the trouble of removing anyone from the seat. Because seat number is not available for anyone in this.
  • You cannot travel sleeping in both the coaches because it does not have 3 seats in a row. It has 2 seats facing each other like a restaurant.
  • You cannot travel lying down in both these coaches as they are considered sitting class.
  • Each train has 2 General and 2S coaches. These are attached to the front and rear of the train. In many trains you can see them together, but in almost every train they are separate.