2A

Transportation & Travel abbreviation · Rail and Transit

2A
Stands forAC 2-Tier
CategoriesTransportation & Travel

2A stands for AC 2-Tier, a rail and transit abbreviation.

Indian Railways sleeper class with air conditioning and two tiers of berths per side, with curtains for privacy. Each bay has four berths plus two side berths.

Example: 2A is more comfortable than 3A because there's no middle berth to fold down.

Usage notes

Popular with business travelers and families wanting more privacy than 3A at lower cost than 1A. Bedding is provided. Fares fall between those of 3A and 1A.

More rail and transit abbreviations

  • 1A – First Class AC
  • 3A – AC 3-Tier
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  • BART – Bay Area Rapid Transit
  • BNSF – BNSF Railway
  • BR – British Rail
  • BRT – Bus rapid transit
  • BTS – Bangkok Mass Transit System
  • CBTC – Communications-based train control
  • CC – AC Chair Car
  • CN – Canadian National Railway

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