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First Class Air Conditioned, known as 1A, is found only on the most popular inter-state train routes. The cost is around double that of 2A and is comparable to that of flying. Compartments have lockable doors, carpet and either two or four beds, stacked vertially in tiers. Sheets, pillows, blankets, and towels are also provided,

The only problem with 1A is that it's not possible to specify if you want accommodation in a two bed or four bed compartment when you book. However, couples are normally allocated accommodations in the two bed compartments, while singles and families are accommodated in the four bed compartments,

The First Class air-conditioned class is the highest luxury class in the India railway system for the regular routes. The cost is roughly comparable with the economy class airfare. This class consists of spacious, carpeted and lockable 4-berth and 2-berth compartments with a washbasin,

Spacious and carpeted (and lockable) 4-berth and 2-berth compartments with washbasin. All necessary bedding is provided, and berths convert to seats for daytime use. AC1 is a very comfortable and civilised way to travel, although it is found only on the most important long-distance trains and costs about twice the price of AC2. In AC1, you'll be mixing with bank managers and army officers. You cannot specify that you want berths in a 2-berth rather than a 4-berth compartment when you book - specific berth numbers are only allocated by Indian Railways closer to the departure date and shown on reservation lists at the station before departure and on the coach side. Couples are normally given preference for the 2-berth coupés, families and passengers travelling alone are normally allocated berths in one of the 4-berth compartments, but of course this can't be guaranteed,