Indian Railway Facts: Every day lakhs of people travel by train in the country. The reason for such high number of passengers is that traveling by railway is cheaper. Besides, speed trains also save time. Keeping in mind the convenience of the passengers, many types of facilities are provided by the Railways.
The train has facilities of First AC, Second AC, Third AC, Sleeper and General coach according to different classes. But this question must have come to your mind at some time or the other that if the air conditioner of the AC coach of the train remains switched off in winter, then why does the Railways charge the passengers for AC? Let us tell.
Actually, the AC coach of the train is kept cool during the summer season and warm during the winter. During summer the outside temperature is around 45 degrees Celsius. During this period the temperature inside the AC coach is kept between 20-25 degrees Celsius. Similarly, during winter days the outside temperature remains around 4-8 degrees Celsius. At this time the temperature inside the AC coach is kept at 17-21 degrees Celsius.
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AC coach fare is expensive
You must be aware that the fare of AC coach in the train is costlier than sleeper and general coach. The reason for this is the AC and other facilities installed in the coach. Let us tell you that the AC coaches of the train are air conditioned. Train coaches are not air cooled. This means that the AC of the train keeps the entire coach cool in summer and warm in winter.
Actually, to maintain the temperature during cold weather, the heater installed in the AC is turned on. Also, by running the blower, hot air is supplied to the entire box. It is known that the heater of the AC coach of the train is of a special type. This is the reason why passengers do not complain of dry skin even after staying in the heater all night.
You must have noticed that the room heaters installed in our homes cause dry skin. In this way, it is now completely clear that the AC installed in trains is working even in winters. This is the reason why the Railways charges the full fare from the passengers.
