Why H1 is written on train coaches?
Image Source : PTIEveryone has traveled by train at least once in their life. But, have you ever noticed each coach of a train has different labels or alphabets, or numbers written on it?
Image Source : PTIAlphabets are used to identify the coaches for passengers on a train, often accompanied by numbers.
Image Source : PTIIndian trains have various types of coaches, classified into different categories and accordingly, the boards or labels are displayed on them.
Image Source : PTIYou must have also seen the H1 board on train coaches. However, do you know why H1 is written on the train coach?
Image Source : PTIIf a coach is labeled with 'H1,' it indicates that it is a First Class AC coach, the most luxurious and premium class of coach in the Indian Railways.
Image Source : File PhotoIn H1 coaches, passengers are provided with their own private cabins. These coaches also offer superior facilities compared to other types of coaches.
Image Source : FacebookThe First AC coach typically consists of 4 cabins. Half of these coaches feature 2 cabins for passengers, which can be locked from the inside for added privacy and security.
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